Sea Cider: Crafting Exceptional Artisan Ciders
Set on a (mostly) sunny orchard on the Saanich Peninsula, Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse has built a reputation for producing some of British Columbia’s most thoughtful and food-friendly ciders. As a Sea Cider Brand Ambassador I am proud to represent these deliscious artisan ciders and luckily my contract includes a bottle a week of there alcoholic or none alcoholic cider so I’m often enjoying a glass.
Founded with a commitment to organic farming and traditional cider-making methods, Sea Cider works primarily with heritage apples grown on-site and across the province. The result are ciders that leans dry, structured, and balanced, designed as much for the table as for casual sipping.
Sea Cider is a female-owned, community-focused, farm-based business committed to creating exceptional ciders while prioritizing sustainability.
The ten-acre certified organic farm is home to more than 1,300 apple trees, representing over 60 varieties of heirloom apples. Visitors can explore the orchard year-round, relax on the patio or in the pavilion, and take in panoramic views across the Haro Strait. It is the kind of setting that invites you to slow down, raise a glass, and experience cider where it is made.
Why It Stands Out
Sea Cider continues to carve out space by staying focused on:
- Orchard-driven fruit and BC sourcing
- Dry, food-friendly styles
- Thoughtful innovation including barrel aging and botanicals
- A strong sense of place rooted in Vancouver Island
For restaurants, retailers, and drinkers, it offers a cider lineup with real range and a clear point of view.
Top Picks
Flagship
A classic dry cider that sets the tone. Clean, crisp, and apple-forward with a refreshing finish.
Kings & Spies
A balanced, semi-dry blend of heritage apples with strong food pairing potential.
Bramble Bubbly
Sparkling berry cider with vibrant colour and lively effervescence.
Rumrunner
Rum barrel–aged cider with notes of caramel, warm spice, and baked apple.
Birds & the Bees
A botanical cider infused with honey notes and bright aromatics.
Platinum
A celebratory heirloom cider, often described as the “champagne of ciders.”
Full Portfolio
Core & Signature Ciders
- Flagship: Sea Cider’s classic traditional-style cider.
- Kings & Spies: Balanced, semi-dry heritage apple blend.
- Bittersweet: Heritage bittersweet apple cider with tannic depth.
- Pippins: Bright heritage apple cider with crisp acidity.
- Wild English: Traditional English-style cider with structure and tannin.
- Perry: Crisp, elegant pear cider from traditional varietals.
Fruit, Botanical & Seasonal Ciders
- Bramble Bubbly: Sparkling berry cider with lively effervescence.
- Cherry Lane: Lightly sweet cherry-infused cider.
- Ruby Rose: Rosé-style cider with botanicals and citrus.
- Sassamanash: Cranberry-forward cider with bright acidity.
- Birds & the Bees: Botanical cider with honey notes.
- Wolf In The Woods: Forest-inspired cider with spruce tips and depth.
- Witch’s Broom: Seasonal spiced cider for fall and winter.
Barrel-Aged & Premium
- Rumrunner: Rum barrel–aged cider with rich, warming character.
- Platinum: Heirloom apple cider crafted for celebration.
- Ginger Perry: Pear-based cider with bright, spicy ginger.
- Wassail: Festive cider with warming spice.
Non-Alcoholic: Temperance Series
- Temperance Ava: Apricot and elderflower tea infusion.
- Temperance Bonnie: Blackberry with lavender mint tea.
- Temperance Cherie: Cherry and rose petal tea infusion.
- Temperance Eden: Apple-blossom botanical tea.
- Temperance Roxie: Raspberry, lemon zest, and raspberry leaf tea.
Fortified Ciders
- Pommeau: Apple-spirit fortified cider inspired by the French classic.
- Pomona: Rich dessert-style cider with orchard blossom and dried fruit notes.
- Black Applejack: Fortified cider with deep caramelized apple character.
- Raspberry Anne: Raspberry-forward dessert cider with vibrant intensity.
On Tap (20L Kegs)
- Wolf In The Woods
- Kings & Spies
- Cherry Lane
- Platinum
- Wassail
- Witch’s Broom
- Rumrunner
- Bramble Bubbly
- Pippins
- Ginger Perry
Plan a Visit
The tasting room on the Saanich Peninsula is one of the most scenic stops on Vancouver Island. Flights are the best way to explore the range and understand how different apples and techniques shape each cider.
You can find Sea Cider at select BC restaurants, liquor stores, and directly through their website.
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Disclosure
I am a brand ambassador for Sea Cider. As always, all opinions and editorial selections reflect my own perspective and are shared with Good Life Vancouver readers in mind.
