BC Tree Fruits ciders big hit

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The farmers of BC Tree Fruits Co-operative have been growing fruit in the Okanagan for more than 100 years, so it only makes sense that when they took that knowledge into the cider business, the result was special.

What began as one apple cider in 2014 has expanded to three Broken Ladder brand varieties – apple, apple and hops, and pears and peaches.

The industry has taken notice, and the ciders have won dozens of awards across North America.

BC Tree Fruits is, of course, deeply rooted in the Okanagan. That’s why it has found a way to give locals a sneak peek at its newest creations.

Spokesperson Shannon Forgues says BC Tree Fruits’ Kelowna tasting room offerings have been expanded, with eight taps, allowing it to offer exclusive selections from its small-batch, cider-makers’ select series for both tastings and growler fills.

“The cider makers have been set loose and given free reign to play with new recipes, and they are creating some uncommonly delicious ciders,” Forgues says.

For more on the new ciders, visit Castanet's business website, Okanagan Edge.