Do you like apples or pears? There are many cider makers in BC that will convert those fruits into tasty drinks for you to enjoy year-round. They tend to be lighter-bodied than many wines, lower in alcohol and come in 500ml bottles, which makes it possible to enjoy by yourself in one session. You can drive to several cideries in BC’s Bottleneck Drive around Summerland. I received a few bottles of cider from the cideries on Bottleneck Drive. I’d like to share my tasting notes with you and invite you to give them a try.
I did not provide any food pairing notes for each cider but here are a few general suggestions:
Grilled pork chops: The sweetness and smokiness of the pork complements traditional ciders Hard cheeses: Hard, aged cheeses like cheddar, gouda, and parmesan. Charcuterie: The salty and savoury flavours of the cured meat complement the crisp and fruity flavours of cider Oysters on the half shell: The saltiness of the oyster complements the crisp and fruity flavours of cider Creamy sauces: Cider can cut through rich, creamy sauces, especially any that have chicken or fish through them Butternut squash soup: An off-dry, medium-bodied cider complements the earthy sweetness and luscious texture of butternut squash soup Nomad Ciders Nomad Traditional Dry Cider 
Nomad Traditional Dry apple cider
Nomad Traditional Dry apple cider (500ml) is made with European cider apple varieties. It has a medium-plus intensity
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