This Thanksgiving pair an Ontario craft cider with your family feast

Pick up an Ontario cider at your local LCBO or take a day trip to a local cidery and discover what Ontario cider has to offer

TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2013 /CNW/ - This Thanksgiving, look to one of Ontario's quality craft ciders to pair with your Thanksgiving meal. Hard cider is the fastest growing segment of alcohol in North America, and Ontario craft cider producers, using Ontario grown apples and pears, are making and selling world class ciders.

"Nothing says fall in Ontario more than the apple harvest, and Ontario grows some of the best apples in the world for cider production," said Nick Sutcliffe, Chair, Ontario Craft Cider Association (OCCA). "Buy Ontario ciders not just because they are local, but because they are spectacular. We encourage you to try something new and pick up an OCCA cider today."

Cider is gluten free and not only pairs well with food but it is great to cook with. Visit the OCCA website recipe section for some recipe ideas at http://ontariocraftcider.com/category/pairings-recipes/.

For more information on OCCA members and their ciders, visit http://ontariocraftcider.com/.

About the Ontario Craft Cider Association (OCCA):
The OCCA was established in 2012 to represent craft cider producers in Ontario. The OCCA's mission is to ensure that Ontario is recognized as a centre for cider excellence and innovation. There are currently 14 members.

Find us online at www.ontariocraftcider.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Ontario-Craft-Cider-Association/338992109550768 and on Twitter @OntCraftCider.

SOURCE: Ontario Craft Cider Association (OCCA)

For sampling, questions or to speak with a spokesperson, please contact:
Lindsay Sutcliffe
Ontario Craft Cider Association
[email protected]
416.201.2101