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Something something rebirth metaphor... No? Ok, st

Something something rebirth metaphor... No? Ok, still pretty cool juxtaposition of last year's fruit and this year's blossoms! Not sure how much juice I'll get out of that one though. Maybe a new style, à la ice cider?#apples #crabapples #heritageapples #pomology #malus #fruittrees #orchard #yyjgarden #cider #craftcider #cowichanvalley #tourismcowichan #buybc #vancouverislandlife #yyjdrinks #yyjsmallbusiness #bccraftcider #supportlocalbc #explorebc #duncanbc #bcwine #vanisland #victoriabc #wonderfulvancouverisland #smallbuisnesslove #smallbuisness #pnw #cittaslow #slowfood #locallygrown

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day Gift? Check o

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day Gift? Check out our new e-gift cards! Link in bio to purchase online, or come in and purchase in-person. And for the chronically forgetful, you can even choose the delivery date!#mothersday #mothersdaygift #mothersdaygiftideas #raiseaglass #celebratewithcider #BCFarmCraftedCider #estatecider #Local #Cider #supportlocalbc #craftcider #hardcider #explorebc #explorevanisle #drinklocal #supportlocal #pnw #pnwcollective #victoriabuzz #explorevictoria #beautifulbc #seacider #yyjfood #yyjdrink⁠ #pickcider #nwcider

We let the yeast trials out to catch some rays! Or

We let the yeast trials out to catch some rays! Or rather, we're crammed into such a small space that any time something needs doing pallets need to be shuffled around to accomodate it...Here we have V1116, W15, BA11, and of course EC1118. I don't feel like I'm letting any secrets out with naming them because honestly I don't prefer any of them to our wild yeast control from the same pressing! The idea was to push the temperature ranges to the low end of recommended, since that's where our ambient temps sit through the post-harvest season, but in this case I have to say I'm not overly impressed. Still, they sure do look pretty!#fermentation #fermenting #homebrew #thenextbatch #science #wildyeast
#cider #craftcider #pickcider #choosecider #ciderlover #ciderlovers #cidre #canadiancider #cidrecanadien #naturalcider #cidrenature #cowichanvalley #buybc #yyjdrink #bccraftcider #cowichanbay #supportlocal #supportlocalbc #explorebc #duncanbc #bcwine #vancouverislandgiude #smallbuisnesslove #smallbuisness

Loading up our very first delivery to a liquor sto

Loading up our very first delivery to a liquor store, @beverlycorners ! Just make sure you give them a chance to get it on the shelf before rushing over to pick up a bottle!I'll have a list of stockists up on the website soon, along with a revamped store and POS so stay tuned.#cider #bccider #bcfarmcraftedcider #craftcider #cowichanvalley #buybc #vancouverislandlife #yyjdrinks #yyjsmallbusiness #bccraftcider #cowichanbay #supportlocal #supportlocalbc #explorebc #duncanbc #bcwine #vancouverislandgiude #vanisland #wonderfulvancouverisland #smallbuisnesslove #smallbuisness

It's hard to believe that only a matter of weeks a

It's hard to believe that only a matter of weeks ago, the ciderhouse was blanketed in snow. A far cry from today feeling like the middle of spring already! Oh yeah, and we're still open! Order online and pickup at the ciderhouse or pay in person. Tastings by appointment only. List of stockists, and shipping coming soon 😉#winterwonderland #snowday #folknature #imagesofcanada #travelbc #cider #bccider #bcfarmcraftedcider #fall #craftcider #cowichanvalley #tourismcowichan #explorebc #explorebclocal #buybc #vancouverislandlife #yyjdrinks #yyjsmallbusiness #bccraftcider #cowichanbay #supportlocal #supportlocalbc #explorebc #duncanbc #bcwine #vancouverislandgiude #vanisland #victoriabc #wonderfulvancouverisland #smallbuisness

Beautifully unique character reflecting the handpi

Beautifully unique character reflecting the handpicked wild apples, quinces and pears collected from ghost orchards of the Cowichan Valley.We guide the process but when wild yeast takes hold it’s nature’s hand that makes our ciders pure and truly incomparable.We don’t add sweeteners, so all you’ll taste is Cowichan in every glass.

Only treats here! Be sure to pick up some cider to

Only treats here! Be sure to pick up some cider to enjoy this samhain, all hallow's eve, and/or halloween. Place your order and pay online, or cash in person when you pick up, and take advantage of the gorgeous weather this weekend to enjoy the autumn leaves and salmon run from our vantage point atop the dike.And yes, it turns out Bramleys make excellent appl'o-lanterns!#spookyseason #halloween2021 #cider #fall #craftcider #cowichanvalley #tourismcowichan #buybc #vancouverislandlife #yyjdrinks #yyjsmallbusiness #bccraftcider #cowichanbay #supportlocal #supportlocalbc #explorebc #duncanbc #bcwine #vancouverislandgiude #vanisland #victoriabc #wonderfulvancouverisland #smallbuisnesslove #smallbuisness

Debating whether or not to come out to the ciderho

Debating whether or not to come out to the ciderhouse to pick up one of our ciders? Why not take the opportunity to walk out along our dike to this gorgeous outlook and enjoy a brief moment of serenity, before departing with a bottle or two! Visitors are welcome any time during regular pick up hours, with no advance notice needed, or during the week by appointment.#cider #peaceful #earthoutdoors #folknature #folkscenery #fall #craftcider #cowichanvalley #tourismcowichan #buybc #vancouverislandlife #yyjdrinks #yyjsmallbusiness #bccraftcider #cowichanbay #explorecowichan #cowichan #supportlocal #supportlocalbc #duncanbc #bcwine #vancouverislandgiude #vanisland #victoriabc #wonderfulvancouverisland #smallbuisnesslove #smallbuisness #explorebc #explorecanada #pnw

Give thanks for wild cider.Invite Affinity Cider

Give thanks for wild cider.Invite Affinity Cider's Pome Blend, Heritage Dry and Modern Dry to your Thanksgiving dinner. They are the perfect guests - the strong, silent type full of character and complexity. Thanksgiving will never be the same again.Now available online, pick up only. https://www.affinitycider.com/shop/

It's time.We've spent years preparing for this m

It's time.We've spent years preparing for this moment and now we get to share it with you. Our online shop is now open.Pome Blend, Heritage Dry or Modern Dry - we've captured Cowichan in a bottle, because we only use apples, pears and quinces picked right here in the Cowichan Valley to create the complex character of our ciders.Our small-batch cider making means there's limited quantities, so don't wait to bring Cowichan's wild cider home.Shop online at https://www.affinitycider.com/shop/
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You know it's a busy time of year when even the ow

You know it's a busy time of year when even the owner is pitching in for an early morning bottling session! We've got some big news on the way for all you cider lovers, so make sure you sign up to our mailing list by clicking the link in the bio to hear about it first!#bottling #cider #bccider #bcfarmcraftedcider #fall #moody #craftcider #cowichanvalley #tourismcowichan #explorebc #explorebclocal #buybc #vancouverislandlife #yyjdrinks #yyjsmallbusiness #bccraftcider #cowichanbay #supportlocal #supportlocalbc #explorebc #duncanbc #bcwine #vancouverislandgiude #vanisland #victoriabc #wonderfulvancouverisland #smallbuisnesslove #smallbuisness

The final piece of my very #diy production process

The final piece of my very #diy production process to come together was the water bath pasteurizer. Without natural gas I couldn't do the typical tankless water heater style of self-built pasteurizer, so we ended up going electric! It ended up being cheaper to have an immersion heating element built, and to turn a macro bin into a giant kettle. Several months of use later, and it's still going strong!Thanks to hardware from @craftmetrics, the whole temperature cycling process is automated, and pasteurization units are tracked in real-time. And no, I did not do any of the electrical work myself (thanks Adam)!#diy #foodprocessing #foodprocessingequipment #pasteurization #cidernerd #cider #hardcider #bccider #bcfarmcraftedcider #bottling #tourismcowichan #cowichanvalley #buybc #vancouverislandlife #yyjdrink #yyjsmallbusiness #bccraftcider #cowichanbay #supportlocal #supportlocalbc #explorebc #duncanbc #vancouverislandgiude #vanisland #victoriabc #wonderfulvancouverisland #smallbuisnesslove #smallbuisness

Last chance to join in on the absolute mouthful th

Last chance to join in on the absolute mouthful that is the: @springactivator x @economicdevelopmentcowichan Cowichan Food Innovation Program Showcase! It's a virtual event where you'll see presentations by 9 local food start-ups (including yours truly) and established businesses, who will be sharing what they've been working on over the past 12 weeks of the program.To receive a Zoom invite, just register for the Showcase at https://bit.ly/CowichanFoodShowcase / or click the link in @EconomicDevelopmentCowichan’s bio. See you there!#impact #entrepreneurship #foodinnovation #wecreateimpact #cowichanvalley #cowichanfoodies #supportlocal #smallbusiness

12 weeks ago Affinity Ciderhouse was accepted into

12 weeks ago Affinity Ciderhouse was accepted into the the Cowichan Food Innovation Program along with a collection of other local food entrepreneurs. It’s a virtual program launched and delivered by @EconomicDevelopmentCowichan and @SpringActivator, and featuring a variety of guest speakers including representatives from MNP. It’s finally wrapping up, and now is the time for the cohort to share their products and services, their growth during the program, and their learnings.Join us on July 13 for a virtual showcase, where the participants of the Cowichan Food Innovation Program will have the opportunity to share their unwavering passion for food, and their commitment to bettering their community and planet.Meet the graduating cohort and get a (virtual) taste of what this talented group of food entrepreneurs is cooking up! From artisanal teas to mushroom-powered products, there will be something for everyone. Hear innovation stories from familiar names like Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar, Stillhead Distillery, and Farm Table Inn, as well as newcomers such as Affinity Ciderhouse, and Lost Cuzins.Register for the Showcase at https://bit.ly/CowichanFoodShowcase / or click the link in @EconomicDevelopmentCowichan’s bio. Hope to see you there!#impact #entrepreneurship #foodinnovation #wecreateimpact #cowichanvalley #cowichanfoodies

Back to bottling! This time around it's our Modern

Back to bottling! This time around it's our Modern Dry. A fresh and fruity apple aroma with a clean and crisp taste, this cider is slightly more carbonated than our Heritage Dry, though still "pétillant". Smaller bubbles give a less aggressive fizz than that associated with many soft drinks, but still enough to lift those delicate aromas. Serve chilled for a well-deserved treat after a long, hot day!#raiseaglass #celebratewithcider #BCFarmCraftedCider #Local #Cider #supportlocalbc #craftcider #farming #hardcider #bcwine #explorebc #explorevanisle #drinklocal #supportlocal #organicfarming #pnw #pnwcollective #victoriabuzz #explorevictoria #beautifulbc #seacider #yyjfood #yyjdrink⁠ #pickcider #nwcider #tourismcowichan #duncanbc #wonderfulvancouverisland #vancouverislandguide

Farm stand open today, and every Wed+Sat 10am - 6p

Farm stand open today, and every Wed+Sat 10am - 6pm!As the cidery moves ahead, I'm happy to say that the farming at Affinity has been handed over to @wildstylefarms. Gorgeous bouquets of pollinator friendly blooms can be had at the farm stand today, or from "Wild Style Farms" through the @cow_op website. Heirloom veggies and other tasty treats will be added as they become available, all sustainably grown of course! Just follow the signage at Samuel Rd off of Tzouhalem Rd, past the South Cowichan Lawn Tennis Club.#farmerflorist #gardenflowers #summerflowers #farm365 #organicfarming #farmstand #summerblooms #bloomingflowers #flowers #flowerarrangement #prettyflowers #flowermarket #cowichanbay #cowichanbarvillage #youngagrarians #duncanflowers #yyjgarden #cowichanvalley #tourismcowichan #buybc #vancouverislandlife #yyjsmallbusiness #supportlocalbc #duncanbc #vanisland #wonderfulvancouverisland #smallbuisnesslove #smallbuisness #slowfood #locallygrown

I know what you're thinking: "How come 'Coming Soo

I know what you're thinking: "How come 'Coming Soon' keeps coming when soon already came and went?". Well, it seems that soon has a way of staying soon no matter how slowly ensuing setbacks get settled (and there have been several).Yes, admittedly things have not gone entirely to plan with the scheduled opening of the ciderhouse, but I'm happy to say that we haven't disappeared and that there WILL be Affinity Cider available this summer! I can't share days or details yet, but believe me that the moment we have some degree of certainty, you'll be the first to know. Stay tuned (or following, as the case may be)!#cider #bccider #bcfarmcraftedcider #summer #craftcider #cowichanvalley #tourismcowichan #explorebc #explorebclocal #buybc #vancouverislandlife #yyjdrinks #yyjsmallbusiness #bccraftcider #cowichanbay #supportlocal #supportlocalbc #explorebc #duncanbc #bcwine #vancouverislandgiude #vanisland #victoriabc #wonderfulvancouverisland #smallbuisnesslove #smallbuisness

Well, here I am wishing you all happy holidays and

Well, here I am wishing you all happy holidays and better new year than the last one! I would much rather be doing so with a Christmas bundle of cider and the long-awaited launch of our store, unfortunately it was not to be. Due to some permitting issues with the district and equipment delays, the launch of our tasting room has once again been nudged further into the future. The grand opening is still planned, but the date is TBD, and it might be a lot more "virtual" than we thought.In the meantime, I would like to draw everyone's attention to the very cozy looking Affinity Guesthouse, currently accepting booking for the holidays! Check out their page for more info!
http://www.affinityguesthouse.ca/
@affinityguesthouse#christmas #winter #cozy #vancouverisland #staycation
#islandlife #islandparadise
#vacations #shoplocal
#staylocal #travellocal #hellobc
#britishcolumbia #canada #yyj
#islandadventure #explorebc
#explorecanada #travelbc
#getaway #islandgetaway
#islandparadise
#staysafe #staylocal
#yyjlocal #supportlocal
#cider #bccider

Now the weather has finally turned, and heavy fros

Now the weather has finally turned, and heavy frosts have begun to set in, here's a throwback to this past summer when the apples now pressed were just beginning to take shape. Despite the fruit being a bit later than expected this year, in the end it turned out to be a successful harvest, and despite the opening of the cidery being delayed more than I would like, I’m confident that it too will grow to exceed our expectations!#throwbacksunday #apples #fruittrees #orchard #yyjgarden #cider #craftcider #bccraftcider #cowichanvalley #tourismcowichan #buybc #vancouverislandlife #yyjdrinks #yyjsmallbusiness #bccraftcider #supportlocalbc #explorebc #duncanbc #bcwine #vanisland #victoriabc #wonderfulvancouverisland #smallbuisnesslove #smallbuisness #pnw #slowfood #locallygrown

I recently had Cowichan Bay's own 📷@ryanhk_ con

I recently had Cowichan Bay's own 📷@ryanhk_ contact me about a portrait at the cidery, so I happily obliged! It was great being able to watch a talented creator work, and getting the chance to pick his brain about lighting, and film! After watching the process and labour involved, I can say with certainty that I WON'T be dragging a large format film camera with me to the orchard any time soon. I'll gladly leave that to the professionals.#portrait #environmentalportrait #dramaticlighting #yyjphotographer #cowichanvalleyphotographer #cidermaker #cidermaking #ciderhouse #fermentation #fermentationstation #craftcider #cowichanvalley #tourismcowichan #buybc #yyjdrinks #yyjsmallbusiness #bccraftcider #cowichanbay #supportlocal #supportlocalbc #duncanbc #bcwine #bcgrown #vanisland #victoriabc #wonderfulvancouverisland #smallbuisnesslove #smallbuisness #locallygrown #vanisland

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