4th Annual Cider Day
What's New At Gnome Brew:
- Cider Day is Saturday, October 8th
- Pre-Order Fresh Pressed Cider From Vander Mill
- Yeast Pre-Order Deadline October 2nd
- New Class Dates
- On Tap At Gnome Brew
4th Annual Cider Day
Saturday, October 8th from 2 PM to 6 PM
Everyone is welcome to join us for a family-friendly day of celebration of apple cider. We'll be celebrating with:
Fresh Mulled Apple Cider
Orchard Fresh Apples and Apple Cider Donuts
Hard Cider Samples From Past Years
Cider Share (bottle share for ciders)
Family Friendly Games
Pre-Order Cider Fresh Pressed At The Vander Mill Cider Mill
This year we've teamed up with the Vander Mill Cider Mill for our annual Cider Buy. That means that you can get hold of the same cider Vander Mill uses in their award winning ciders! Our cider will be pressed from apples that arrive fresh picked from orchards around the mill. The juice is unfiltered, unpasteurized and has no preservatives.
Join us for our favorite Fall tradition and brew some hard cider from the best source you'll find and get some extra to drink fresh!
Brewing Cider is Easy
Even For Those With No Experience
How To Brew Hard Apple Cider
2022 Cider Buy Special Release Simply Brewing Kits
We've made it even easier to participate in our Cider Buy with our Cider Buy Special Release Kit. Using our Simply Brewing™ 1 Hour or 3 Hour Equipment kit, this recipe kit provides detailed directions for making hard cider with our fresh cider.
Prepare your fermenter and drop it off at Gnome Brew by Friday, October 7th and we'll fill it on Cider Day, Saturday, October 8th with fresh pressed cider straight from Michigan. The kit's instructions will help you the rest of the way.
2022 Cider Buy Special Release 1-Hour 2.5 Gallon Recipe Kit
2022 Cider Buy Special Release 3-Hour 5 Gallon Recipe Kit
Bulk Cider Rates and Pickup Details
1-4 gallons — $7.99/gallon
5-9 gallons — $6.79/gallon
10+ gallons — $6.29/gallon
Pickup Is Saturday, October 8th
- Cider is pre-order only. Quantities are limited.
- Pickup date and time is subject to change based on conditions at the orchard.
- You must order a container or provide your own container.
- Self-provided containers must be dropped off to Gnome Brew by Friday, October 7th
- Please call 773.961.7750 or email gnomes@gnomebrewshop.com with any questions
- If you would like to participate but are not available October 8th please contact us to discuss possible special arrangements.
Yeast Pre-Order Deadline Is October 2nd
Available For A Limited Time
Pre-Order Only With Cider Purchase
Choosing Yeast For Your Cider
Brewing Beer in 1 Hour
Upcoming Classes:
- Saturday, October 1 at 12:00 - Brew an Amber Farmhouse
- Saturday, November 5 at 12:00 - Brew an English Porter
- Saturday, December 3 at 12:00 - Brew a Vanilla Oatmeal Stout
Our most basic class is perfect for those who want to try brewing beer at home without committing too much time or acquiring lots of brewing equipment.
- Beer And Ingredient Tasting
- Complete Brewing Demo
- Take Home Beer When It's Finished
$35 - includes beer samples and a few bottles of the beer you make for pickup later. This class runs about 2 hours. 21+
Learn More And Signup
On Tap At Gnome Brew
Classic NEIPA (7.2% ABV)
“Old School” style NEIPA. Citra, Mosaic, Galaxy and haze. Fermented with Omega's OYL-052 DIPA.
Fall Bock (6.4% ABV)
This dunkles bock is a brown malty lager. Pairs with cool days and plaid flannel.
Simply Brewing® American Lager (4.9% ABV)
Our latest Simply Brewing® Recipe Kit. Drinkable, refreshing dry lager with light hop character.
