In 2019, we planted 100 trees.

Creativity, quality, and connection, are at the core of Prairie Bears Cider Co. It plays a part in how we live, how we work, and the product we make.

Kelli Burdek & Brett Mack decided to do a thing.

Starting a cider company may not seem like a linear career path for Kelli, a doctor and Brett, a heavy duty mechanic. But Prairie Bears Cider Co. is no side gig. Making cider out of rescued fruit started as a creative outlet for us during Kelli’s residency in 2017 but it quickly became something we turned into a way of life. Now we’re tending to our growing prairie orchard near Alberta Beach and crafting ciders that reflect both our commitment to quality and our love for the community we live in.

“We wanted to do something interesting with our lives.” - Kelli

We love where we grow!

Located in Lac Ste Anne County, we combine the best of both worlds in rural living and urban access. Less than an hour from Edmonton and just off the Yellowhead Highway. We look forward to inviting visitors to our orchard and taproom in the near future. For now, you can find us at Bountiful Farmers' Market in Edmonton.

Why we’re growing our own prairie hardy orchard…

We’ve chosen our varieties based on the blends that give the cider the best possible flavour. A key factor is crab apples. Their acidity makes for an excellent blended cider. They are also incredibly labour intensive. But we think it’s worth it.

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Our journey has just begun and we still have a lot to do! Follow us for product and orchard updates on Instagram and Facebook.

  • Do you love our cocktail ideas? Come visit us at market and take home some cocktail recipe cards to go with your cider!
  • Find us this week @124grandmarket, (and their night market!), @sgfarmers_market @edmontondtwn, and @collingwoodfarmersmarket.
  • Our Pear Ginger Cider French 75 is light, refreshing, and a great way to beat the heat. Roasted Pear Ginger Simple Syrup: Cut 4 pears into wedges, place on parchment lined baking sheet along with 2-3” piece of ginger. Place in 375° oven. Dry roast for approx. 35 minutes or until caramelized. To make syrup, combine in a pot: - 3/4 cup water - 1/2 cup sugar - Roasted pears and ginger Simmer until sugar dissolves + 3-5 minutes to reduce by 25-30%. Remove from heat. Allow pear and ginger to steep for at least 15-20 minutes. Strain solids & reserve syrup for yummy cider cocktails! In cocktail shaker: (1 serving) - 1 oz gin - 1/2 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed) - 1/2 oz Roasted Pear Ginger Simple Syrup Shake + Strain into glass. Top with ~3 oz Prairie Bears Cider Co. Pear Ginger Cider. Garnish with lemon twist. Enjoy! *pro tip: the roasted pear ginger simple syrup is used in our Dark and Stormy cider cocktail too. Might as well do both!
  • Find us this week @124grandmarket, @mardaloopnightmarket, @sebabeachfarmersmarket, @wabamunfarmersmarket, @edmontondtwn, and @collingwoodfarmersmarket.
  • Find us this week @124grandmarket (and their Friday night market!), @inglewoodnightmarketyyc, @sgfarmers_market, @edmontondtwn, and @collingwoodfarmersmarket.
  • That’s it! We’re going to war with the deer. And by that we mean, just building a really tall fence. We love the wildlife around here but not when it’s stripping the fruit trees of their leaves.
Do you love our cocktail ideas? Come visit us at market and take home some cocktail recipe cards to go with your cider!
Do you love our cocktail ideas? Come visit us at market and take home some cocktail recipe cards to go with your cider!
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Find us this week @124grandmarket, (and their night market!), @sgfarmers_market @edmontondtwn, and @collingwoodfarmersmarket.
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Find us this week @124grandmarket, (and their night market!), @sgfarmers_market @edmontondtwn, and @collingwoodfarmersmarket.
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Our Pear Ginger Cider French 75 is light, refreshing, and a great way to beat the heat. Roasted Pear Ginger Simple Syrup: Cut 4 pears into wedges, place on parchment lined baking sheet along with 2-3” piece of ginger. Place in 375° oven. Dry roast for approx. 35 minutes or until caramelized. To make syrup, combine in a pot: - 3/4 cup water - 1/2 cup sugar - Roasted pears and ginger Simmer until sugar dissolves + 3-5 minutes to reduce by 25-30%. Remove from heat. Allow pear and ginger to steep for at least 15-20 minutes. Strain solids & reserve syrup for yummy cider cocktails! In cocktail shaker: (1 serving) - 1 oz gin - 1/2 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed) - 1/2 oz Roasted Pear Ginger Simple Syrup Shake + Strain into glass. Top with ~3 oz Prairie Bears Cider Co. Pear Ginger Cider. Garnish with lemon twist. Enjoy! *pro tip: the roasted pear ginger simple syrup is used in our Dark and Stormy cider cocktail too. Might as well do both!
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Find us this week @124grandmarket, @mardaloopnightmarket, @sebabeachfarmersmarket, @wabamunfarmersmarket, @edmontondtwn, and @collingwoodfarmersmarket.
@prairiebearsciderco
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Find us this week @124grandmarket, @mardaloopnightmarket, @sebabeachfarmersmarket, @wabamunfarmersmarket, @edmontondtwn, and @collingwoodfarmersmarket.
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Find us this week @124grandmarket (and their Friday night market!), @inglewoodnightmarketyyc, @sgfarmers_market, @edmontondtwn, and @collingwoodfarmersmarket.
@prairiebearsciderco
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Find us this week @124grandmarket (and their Friday night market!), @inglewoodnightmarketyyc, @sgfarmers_market, @edmontondtwn, and @collingwoodfarmersmarket.
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That’s it! We’re going to war with the deer. And by that we mean, just building a really tall fence. We love the wildlife around here but not when it’s stripping the fruit trees of their leaves.
@prairiebearsciderco
@prairiebearsciderco
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That’s it! We’re going to war with the deer. And by that we mean, just building a really tall fence. We love the wildlife around here but not when it’s stripping the fruit trees of their leaves.
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Stockists

We're slowly but surely getting our cider into the best bottle shops around! If you'd like your local to carry us, let them know and ask them to get in touch!

Highlands Liquor

6427 112 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5W 0N9

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Beer Necessities Inc.

5027 50 Ave, Alberta Beach, AB T0E 0A0

 

Sherbrooke Liquor

11819 St Albert Trail NW, Edmonton AB

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