Pressing fresh apples into cider has become a tradition at the Applebarn since we bought our first wooden press in 1991. The flavour of apple juice just after it has been squeezed from the apple is captured and bottled here at the farm. We welcome our customers to come on weekends and watch the making of apple cider from a theater window in our store. All our cider is cleaned using a state-of-the-art ultra violet treatment, rendering the juice safe to drink without using heat to ruin the flavour! You can then enjoy our cider hot and spiced, as a slushy or just the way it is after it's pressed! Samples are always available, so don't hesitate to ask for a cup. What is apple cider? Raw apple juice that has not been filtered so it may appear cloudy (like pulp in orange juice). It is a natural product made from apples alone that has NO sugar, water, or chemical preservatives. What is unique about Applebarn cider versus store bought apple juice? Most of our cider is made from a blend of apples containing Jonagold apples. We use free ripened sweet fruit. There is NO sugar, water or preservatives. We use a UV treatment process which allows us to make the juice safe for drinking without using heat and destroying flavour ("light pasteurization"). How long does cider stay fresh? Cider is a fresh product and must be refrigerated. It can last a minimum of two weeks in the refrigerator or over a year in the freezer. (When freezing, simply pour off one to two cups to allow for expansion) Where can you buy Applebarn apple cider? In the Fall at the Applebarn Store open from Sept. 1 - Dec. 23. Almost all year around at our self-serve produce stand on Gladwin Road. At the Abbotsford Farmer's Market from mid May to mid October. So come out to the farm to taste and see how cider is made!