Cider Tales


The Fruits of Our Community
The Fruits of Our Community

Kieran Klassen March 31, 2021

The community cider project has shown us how vibrant and vitalized our community is, through good times and bad...

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Diversity in Craft
Diversity in Craft

Kieran Klassen November 03, 2020 2 Comments

When creating a new batch of cider, or experimenting with new ingredients, we think not only about the quality of the product, but also its uniqueness. How does it distinguish itself from the rest of our ciders? How does it complement them? The world of craft encourages never-ending innovation and exploration - a sentiment we want to capture with each of our products.

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Staying Connected in Challenging Times
Staying Connected in Challenging Times

Kieran Klassen March 16, 2020 2 Comments

"when our daily routines are uprooted and we're forced to make countless unexpected sacrifices in the name of health and safety, it becomes increasingly important to take a step back and be appreciative of what we have."

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500 Litres of Syrup
500 Litres of Syrup

Brent Klassen June 01, 2022

"It’s quite a thing - trust me - to be taunted by 500 litres of maple syrup..."

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For the Love of Cows
For the Love of Cows

Val Steinmann November 03, 2021

If you’ve ever visited Heartwood and wandered out to our main pasture with me, you may have gotten more “cow love” than you’d bargained for...

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Food, Folks & Farms
Food, Folks & Farms

Brent Klassen June 15, 2020

There are cracks in the food economy - big ones. But big cracks mean a lot of light getting in.

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A "Traditional" Experiment with Blue Bear's Brother

Matthew Steinman February 09, 2023

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From Glass to Aluminum
From Glass to Aluminum

Matthew Steinman April 22, 2022

In our ongoing efforts to minimize our ecological footprint, we began investigating cans a while ago...

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Raspy Poet: The Love of Craft
Raspy Poet: The Love of Craft

Matthew Steinman September 07, 2020 1 Comment

"When Kat Scott, Heartwood’s former cider-maker, handed me a glass of a beautiful pinkish-red liquid last summer, I was immediately taken aback by the sensory experience that came along with drinking the cider..."

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