Sourwood Cider

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Just saying hello! It’s been a while. ☺️ I’m still slowly chipping away at this big old barn shop. Here are a few pics a...
11/27/2025

Just saying hello! It’s been a while. ☺️

I’m still slowly chipping away at this big old barn shop.

Here are a few pics and vids from today. Tossed Pickles and Rosie some apples, tried to capture the epic sunset whisper and a few barn door shots.

Hope all are well!

Jake

Twilight feelings ☀️ Taking a short break from this project for a friend’s wedding, Montreal, and my sweet mother.I’ll b...
09/27/2025

Twilight feelings ☀️

Taking a short break from this project for a friend’s wedding, Montreal, and my sweet mother.

I’ll be sure to update you when the shavings start flying again! 🪵 💪

Here's a handful of pics and vids from December/January!  Trying to show you the beginning of this new chapter of mine! ...
07/25/2025

Here's a handful of pics and vids from December/January!

Trying to show you the beginning of this new chapter of mine!

As my NSLC permit was expiring, I unloaded some BIG timbers for what will become my backwoods HQ. I think one of the coolest parts about living in rural Nova Scotia is the access to old school sawmills. It's kinda like going back in time when you visit some of the mills. These are mostly 8x8 Hemlock!

I would have froze my t**s off this past winter if not for stumbling in on kind folk. I am SO grateful for Alex, Ollie, and Co. Often, my big ideas get in the way of making smart choices. I didn't really know what else to do, so originally I was going to tough it out and rock outside all winter. But instead I ended up in a badass shop space, feeding a wood stove, and getting to know new friends. So stoked for that opportunity and I would be MONTHS behind where I am now.

Thanks you, thank you, thank you! ❤️

I've never cut a timber-frame before so I warmed up and made a cute set of 10' sawhorses that would help hold the larger timbers. I am really glad I tackled the sawhorses first, as it helped wrap my head around a little bit more of what was ahead of me.

Did I mention I have DIY running through my veins? I decided to tackle installing the Screw Piles for this project too. Cutting my teeth on the unknowns every other day for better or worse 😈

Stay tuned!

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“Wow! You have long hair now!”  Yep! It’s been a while, eh!?Hi! 👋 How y’all doing out there?  Perhaps some of you folks ...
07/21/2025

“Wow! You have long hair now!” Yep! It’s been a while, eh!?

Hi! 👋 How y’all doing out there? Perhaps some of you folks thought that Sourwood must be dead and buried by now. Nope! Not yet my friends!

Back when I made my "Going out of Business" post in December (!!), I thought I’d take a little break from the internet. I didn’t plan on it being 7 months before I filled you all in on what I've been up to!

It's been one hell of a ride and with SO many moving parts, but in short, we moved out of Halifax full time and I built my first ever Timber-frame structure and it's fu***ng epic. :P

I’ve been working my ass off trying to get the farm project over the finish line, where Sourwood can finally operate legally as a permitted place of fermentation! Call it cider, call it wine. A place where hopefully no landlord can evict or raise my rent!

I've taken so many pictures and videos of the Timber framing process, always planning to post and share them with y'all but I just kept talking to my phone instead - “check this out folks”, and “OK, so here you can see......” but I still never managed to muster up the energy to share them.

Here is a random selection of photos without giving away the BIG reveal. Stay tuned for endless content about the big farm building. I will try and post in order so you get to see a bit of the progress unrolling.

Hope everyone is getting their feet in the sand and their hands in the dirt! ☀️

Slides
1 - me .lunch :)
2 - living in a cloud
3 - salty river crossing
4 - feeling like a kid
5 - i've cut a TON of wood over these past months!
6 - First step - screw piles! Jan 2025
7 - Everything but fermentation. I think anything that could break this year broke!

stay tuned!
Jake

ALL OVER NOVA SCOTIA!Have you tried this? I’m obsessed!  From Yarmouth to Cape Breton - y’all can pick a few of these ca...
07/25/2024

ALL OVER NOVA SCOTIA!

Have you tried this? I’m obsessed! From Yarmouth to Cape Breton - y’all can pick a few of these cans up for the weekend.

This could also be for the gluten-free beer seeking folks. It’s juicy and aromatic. (This is not beer, but the hops do wonders for a beer-like experience!)

Cider fans looking for a new adventure?

I love this option. Very happy with this product!

Tag us if you take any pics!! 🙏

Wow! What a gem.  💎💙🔵🌀🔷🧵🫐Have you been to  ?  Well, now you have another excuse to check them out! You will find a large...
06/13/2024

Wow! What a gem. 💎💙🔵🌀🔷🧵🫐

Have you been to ?

Well, now you have another excuse to check them out! You will find a large lineup of Sourwood starting today!

I forget how many good vibes are in this province. Be sure to stop in next time you are in Blockhouse. The gardens, patio, and everything is so beautiful.

Cheers! ☀️

Did the NSLC hear you?   Your new summer cider!  Now available ALL over Nova Scotia! Like dry cider? Juicy? Light?  WABA...
06/10/2024

Did the NSLC hear you?

Your new summer cider! Now available ALL over Nova Scotia!

Like dry cider? Juicy? Light? WABAMO session cider is just that.

Tell your friends!


















*NEW VENUE* WEST DUBLIN HALL! Spread the word!South Shore friends! Start shining those dancing shoes and come on out to ...
05/22/2024

*NEW VENUE* WEST DUBLIN HALL! Spread the word!

South Shore friends! Start shining those dancing shoes and come on out to the West Dublin Hall this Saturday May 25th for a good ol’ fashion square dance 🕺🎻🪕

Ticket options:
-$30 for the whole dance (6-12)
-$15 for just the family dance (6-8, free for kids under 10)

Tickets available (link below) or cash tickets over - tickets at the door too until sold out!

Share this post! Bring your friends! Swing your partner under the full moon! 🌕




Small piece of a great poster by .bald

We will toss some $$ donation at the towards all of their efforts on keeping up with an old building! ⚡💦

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/south-shore-squarecountry-dance-tickets-881595595157

🤯⚡ What a journey it's been!  Find our brand NEW 473ml WABAMO cider now at the NSLC !   We are absolutely stoked, and th...
05/17/2024

🤯⚡ What a journey it's been!

Find our brand NEW 473ml WABAMO cider now at the NSLC !

We are absolutely stoked, and this was a long time in the making.

A new take on an old recipe. In the past, WABAMO was our best seller back when we operated our cute little bar in Halifax (Now Ramblers Coffee!) But this new recipe is even better. It's light, juicy, and bone dry.

4.0% alc. / vol. and totally tastes like sunshine in a can. (I am serious)

I have had a lot of tries at keeping things romantic and more small batch, but this cider will try and fill the gap as our main focus. Then continue to experiment and create small lots on the side. We want to find some momentum and focus on getting our ciders out into the world more. I truly believe this is a premium product and I want you to have access to it!

Getting listed again at The NSLC feels great. After selling through the NSLC in the past, I definitely have been missing the sales outlet. They move our products from the one end of Nova Scotia to the other and allow us to (most importantly!) reach you folks more easily!

DM me if you want to see this in your local NSLC !

If you see this new can - please give it taste! I think you will like it 😎

Love, Jake!

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25% OFF - Today only!Hey folks!  Somehow we’re always broke at the end of the month.  Hop on this sweet discount and sav...
04/30/2024

25% OFF - Today only!

Hey folks!

Somehow we’re always broke at the end of the month.

Hop on this sweet discount and save! Help us big time!

Use code: APRIL

Pickup, Delivery, Shipping!
















2021?!   ⚡ (Lowered Pricing!)That's right folks. Taste this incredibly unique cider that captures Nova Scotia in a bottl...
04/03/2024

2021?! ⚡ (Lowered Pricing!)

That's right folks. Taste this incredibly unique cider that captures Nova Scotia in a bottle.

Hand picked up in with our friend Bryan (and family!)

These are all unnamed, feral apples. A bygone era where cattle grazed the back fields while munching on field apple treats, slowly depositing their seeds further and further out.

I love foraging for wild apples. Only the strong ones make it.

This cider is on the still side, but as with most of our fermentations it is packaged to finish carbonating in the bottle. Pet-Nat.

Enjoy the fine sediment (lees) , and taste the spectrum from your first sip to your last!



Heads up! These are SELLING FAST! I just updated the website. There are only 8 x 6packs left!  I underestimated how fast...
01/29/2024

Heads up! These are SELLING FAST!

I just updated the website. There are only 8 x 6packs left!  

I underestimated how fast these little crushers would sell.

Once these are sold, I will make a ‘Pre-Order’ option available for when the next Cans are packaged. Likely Feb 16th.

Grab yours now before the wait!

www.sourwoodcider.com

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Address

5576 Cornwallis Street
Halifax, NS
B3K1B4

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+19024298420

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