# Urban Craft Ciders Brickworks Ciderhouse Produces Craft Cider in Toronto from Ontario Apples By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-cider References: [theciderhouse](http://theciderhouse.ca/) Brickworks Ciderhouse is a Toronto-based craft cider brand championing sustainable production methods and the use of quality ingredients. Using 100% Ontario apples, Brickworks takes it to the next level by only using apples that have traveled no further than 300-kilometers from tree to the Ciderhouse facilities. Infusing each batch with 100% local flavor, Brickworks' craft ciders are brewed in the city at the [Evergreen Brickworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-protein-waffles) facilities. To support the Evergreen mission, the Ciderhouse donates 5% of their profits back to the organization. Currently, Brickworks Ciderhouse has launched two ciders. The first is [Batch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/by-better-batch-holiday-cookie-collection): 1904, named for the [Great Toronto Fire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-wheat-beer) of that year. The second cider launched by Brickworks is the Queen Street 501 variety. The locally driven cider brewers are also working on several seasonal varieties to add to the line. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Craft Production:** Brickworks Ciderhouse champions sustainable production methods for craft ciders. - **Locally Sourced Ingredients:** Using only 100% Ontario apples that have traveled no further than 300-kilometers, Brickworks ensures locally sourced ingredients in their ciders. - **Socially Conscious Branding:** Brickworks Ciderhouse donates 5% of their profits to support the Evergreen organization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Craft Brewing:** Craft breweries can explore sustainable production methods to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Agriculture:** Farmers can focus on locally sourcing ingredients and partnering with craft producers for value-added products like craft ciders. - **Social Enterprises:** Businesses that incorporate a social mission into their branding can attract consumers who prioritize supporting a cause while enjoying a quality product like craft ciders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Summertime Cider Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cider-collection.md) - [Electrifying Craft Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-ciders.md) - [Triple-Apple Premium Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-cider.md) - [Tradition-Honoring Pub Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pub-cider.md) - [Cold Brew Coffee Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-cider.md) - [Indulgent Cider Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imperial-gold-cider.md) - [Floral Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-hard-cider.md) - [Imperial-Style Hard Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-apple.md) - [Gin Barrel Aged Ciders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aged-cider.md)