Our Ciders

NOVA SCOTIA CRAFT CIDer

 

We make people

drink more apples

Awesome, approachable, unique and traditional ciders made from Nova Scotia apples. We source our apples from small and large apple producers in the Annapolis Valley who deliver juice to us periodically throughout the year. Our cidermaker is freshly inspired by each batch of juice so we’ll always have seasonal products along with our core ciders. We’ve made over 100 ciders and keep pushing the envelope to make craft Nova Scotian cider!

 

Our Mainstay Ciders

  • Foundation

    OFF DRY, BLEND OF NORTHERN SPY, JONAGOLD, MACS

    An easy drinking cider with tropical notes, finishes clean with a hint of apple. Light to medium tannins.

    ABV 6.3%.

  • Hopped Up

    DRY, 100% NORTHERN SPY

    This cider is complex, easy drinking and refreshing. The use of Cascade and Centennial hops give a floral aroma and bright citrus character resulting in a well balanced dry cider.

    ABV 6%

  • Intrepid

    DRY, 100% NORTHERN SPY

    Slow fermented into a bright, crisp cider with a touch of sweetness and a down to earth balance resulting in a robust, traditional-style cider.

    ABV 6%.

 

Chain yard Cider Awards

Over the years Chain Yard Cider has been the recipient of a number of awards. We strive to continue making cider that will help you discover the beauty behind it.

  • Double Gold
    Cidercraft Magazine - Speacialty Rhubee Cyser

    Gold
    Glintcaps - Pippin Russet - Dry

    Silver
    Cidercraft Magazine - Hopped - Hoped Up
    Glintcaps - Foundation – Modern Cider – Dry
    Glintcaps - Ginxberry – Specialty Cider and Perry
    Glintcaps - Hopped Up – Hopped Cider
    Glintcaps - Intrepid – Modern Cider – Dry
    Canadian Cider Awards - Foundation – New World Cider
    National Wine Awards of Canada - Rhubee Cyser


    Bronze
    Glintcaps - ‘Olden Russet – Wood Aged Cider
    Rhubee Cyser – Specialty Cider and Perry
    Canadian Cider Awards - Gonna Move Ya – Specialty Cider
    National Wine Awards of Canada - Rosé
    National Wine Awards of Canada - Foundation
    National Wine Awards of Canada - Hopped Up
    National Wine Awards of Canada - Intrepid


  • Gold
    Atlantic Beer Awards - Ginxberry Specialty Cider

    Silver
    National Wine Awards of Canada - Ginxberry

    Bronze
    National Wine Awards of Canada - Rhubee Cyser

    Honourable Mention
    Frostbite - Specialty Cider

    Cider House of the Year
    Chain Yard Urban Cidery

  • Gold
    Atlantic Beer Awards - Foundation - Standard Cider/Perry
    Atlantic Beer Awards -

    Bronze
    National Wine Awards of Canada - Hopped Up

    Ciderhouse of the year.
    Chain Yard Urban Cidery

 
 

Our Cidermaker

Meet Jay HildyBrant - the Chain Yard Cidermaker.

Jay Hildybrant is one of Canada’s only Cider Somaliers and has set the bar high for canadian cider across the country. Jay is one of the most talented Cider Makers we’ve ever seen, demonstrated by his ability to make innovative and award-winning Ciders faster than you can drink them.

Check out the video.

 

Past Ciders

We’ll always remember our past Masterpieces. Check out some of the old Ciders we’ve made over the years.