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We are OPEN like this bloodroot flower we found in

We are OPEN like this bloodroot flower we found in the woods a couple days ago. Saturday and Sunday 12-6pm. Take a hike in the Cannon River Wilderness while you’re here and find early blooms of your own!

#walkinthewoods #localfood #realcider

Like most we are enjoying this early spring and so

Like most we are enjoying this early spring and so are the trees! All this rain and warm weather might seem like exactly what a farmer/orchardist would want, right?

For an apple farmer, this early spring brings trepidation. Minnesota weather frequently changes direction and a late frost as well as high pressure from pests could be devastating. Last year we lost 30% of our crop due to a Mother’s Day frost. As an organic orchard, even if escape frost, pest and disease control can be challenging especially with an early wet, warm spring. But, hey, this is what we signed on for! Fingers crossed...

Sign of an early, busy year for pests and plants a

Sign of an early, busy year for pests and plants alike? First tick of the year! This one was quickly dead, never got a chance to take a bite, but, wow this seems early for woodticks! Hopefully other pests don’t follow suit, for the orchard’s and garden’s sakes.

Tasting and blending day! So important. Some of th

Tasting and blending day! So important. Some of these will be stand alone, no blending needed. Others will benefit from blending to bring out the notes we are looking for in exceptional cider. Getting there! All are months along in aging and will continue to age. All spontaneously fermented. #petnat #nativeyeastfermentation #allgoodthingstaketime

Crocuses blooming, frogs singing, sun shining...wh

Crocuses blooming, frogs singing, sun shining...what a day! A taste of the weather predicted for Easter weekend. Make plans to visit us Saturday or Sunday (or both days!) to soak up the sun and sounds. We are open 12-6pm both days, with plenty of cider and food options. See you at the Cidery! #naturesounds #getoutside #eatgoodfooddrinkrealcider

In our Tasting Room, the ever expanding shelves of

In our Tasting Room, the ever expanding shelves of many of our favorite cider (and occasional beer) makers, national and international, most of whom we know well and/or have visited and call friends. There are many more yet to meet and drink and end up on our shelves! One of the best ways to make great cider is to drink great cider. Keeping cider culture strong! Have you had any of these you see on the shelf? 🍎🍎🍎
@alpenfirecider @barleywoodorchard @shacksbury @herbscider @blacktwigciderhouse @milkandhoneyciders @bluebeecider @rosscider @olivers_cider @coturri_winery @scratchbeer @piltoncider @greggspit @gwatkincider @foragerbrewery

Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered. We’ve go

Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered. We’ve got safely distanced seating and plenty of orchard space to wander (bring an umbrella if it’s rainy!). The gate is open for you.
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Saturdays 12-6pm...with more hours coming soon!

And the instawinner of a copy of @american_cider,

And the instawinner of a copy of @american_cider, a must have for any combination of apple, cider, and history lovers, is @dawn.wegscheid. Congrats! Anyone who still wants a copy can grab one at the Cidery on your next visit. For the next few weekends, catch us on Saturdays from 12-6pm.

What is American Cider? What is Minnesota Cider? F

What is American Cider? What is Minnesota Cider? For us, the answer lies in the fruit, the season, and the people. What varieties of apples we use and where we get them defines the cider. The vision, taste, and creativity of the cider maker plays the next biggest role.
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We use only particular varieties of local fruit, all pressed here at the farm. We add no water, no preservatives, and pitch no yeast. Native yeasts do the fermentation. No filtering or fining for our cider. Aged for as long as it takes, could be three years for some! This is the process for all of our ciders.
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This book by Dan Pucci and Craig Cavallo @american_cider is a must have for cider drinkers. It is full of history, insight, and overviews of all the cider regions and cider makers in the USA, including us!
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You can purchase a copy of your own at the cidery (or online for those far away). For a few lucky winners, we are offering a book giveaway. Like this post for one entry to win the new book, like and share for two entries or drop by the cidery to enter in person. Open Saturdays 12-6pm. See you at the Cidery!

#americancider #minnesotacider #petnat #spontaneousfermentation

Mystical morning

Mystical morning

We had a fantastic showing at our annual Wassail o

We had a fantastic showing at our annual Wassail on Saturday, with strong voices, hearts, and cheers. Thanks to all who joined us to bring in a healthy year, in all aspects of life!

You can still visit and wander the orchard on your own Saturdays through March, 12-6pm. We will be open for our cold season menu (simple Toasties and soup) with cider and warm beverage options. More open days/hours and our full menu coming as the weather warms.
#wassail #ciderseasonhasbegun #weareinthistogether #localciderlocalfood

Join us for our traditional Wassail Saturday Febru

Join us for our traditional Wassail Saturday February 27th from 12-6! Come anytime to drink cider and eat Toasties then join in one or both Wassail orchard walks (2pm & 4pm) and keep drinking cider, sing songs, bang pans, play instruments and prepare the orchard for spring!
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The goal of this tradition is to ensure a healthy harvest in the year to come by enticing good spirits to come to the orchard (they like the song and dance part), and to frighten away bad spirits that might wreak havoc and ruin this year's crop!
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Our tradition is held a little later than some others due to our longer winter. It started with our little family banging on pots and pans and making loud noises and has grown to involve our Minnesota community.
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Mark your calendars 2/27/21, bring along your noise makers, and make your way to Keepsake!
#wassail #wassailing #eatdrinkandbemerry

Buy a ticket by 1pm tomorrow (Tuesday) for the Che

Buy a ticket by 1pm tomorrow (Tuesday) for the Cheese & Cider Happy Hour on 1/23/21 at 5pm hosted by @shepherdswaycheese Jodi Ohlsen-Read and our own Nate Watters with @cannonvalleygrown Maddy Bartsch fielding your questions for the two producers. Find out what makes Shepherd’s Way Farms and Keepsake Cidery extraordinary. We provide the conversation, cheese, cider & 2 tulip glasses, you relax, eat, drink and be entertained. Pick up sites in Mpls and at the Tasting Room. Buy tickets at keepsakecidery.square.site or give us a call! #eatdrinkandbemerry #supportlocalfarmersandproducers

Snow, snow, snow! And what to do? How about a guid

Snow, snow, snow! And what to do? How about a guided snowshoe adventure in the Cannon River Wilderness or a self guided treasure hunt, with a treasure of bottled cider at the end? Join the crew @thegearresourceoutfitters Saturdays from tomorrow (still room for you!) on into March while the snow flies. Base camp Keepsake. #stayactive #thegearresourceoutfitters #cannonriverwilderness #snowshoeing

A true Keepsake goose...knows a good apple when he

A true Keepsake goose...knows a good apple when he sees one. #itsmine #geeseeatapplestoo #keepsakeapples

Sneak peak of our upcoming virtual Cheese & Cider

Sneak peak of our upcoming virtual Cheese & Cider Happy Hour coming up January 23 from 5-6pm! Pick up your @shepherdswaycheese and Keepsake Cider & tulip glasses package at Twin Cities sites or at the Cidery the week before the event. Chat with the makers in this casual, fun from home event. Get your tickets at keepsakecidery.square.site now! You can purchase other locally produced items and additional cider on the site and get them delivered with your package. Age 21+. We are proud @cannonvalleygrown members. Thanks for supporting local small businesses! #buylocaleatlocal #ciderhappyhour #artisancheese #cannonvalleygrown

Our last pressing of the season, Minnesota late se

Our last pressing of the season, Minnesota late season apples. How appropriate that it was for this year’s Ice Cider - a true Minnesota drink of the North - as we were greeted by this sleeping beauty frosty orchard this morning! #drinkofthenorth #cannonvalleygrown

However you’re celebrating NYE (a quiet, contemp

However you’re celebrating NYE (a quiet, contemplative one for us) bubbly natural cider will complete your night. Welcome in the New Year with a bottle of Keepsake effervescent deliciousness. All the goodness without any of the junk! Get it at your local bottle shop or direct from the Cidery with a call or email to schedule a pick up. #realcider #goodstuff

Still looking for that perfect gift? We have a few

Still looking for that perfect gift? We have a few easy, quick options that support a small business while making someone special happy!

🍎 Cider Club Membership - the gift that keeps giving with bottles throughout the year, Keepsake merchandise, Tasting Room discounts and Member Party. Visit our website or keepsakecidery.square.site to purchase

🧀 Virtual Cider and Cheese Happy Hour 1/23/21 featuring us and @shepherdswaycheese. Meet the makers while eating cheese and drinking cider out of Keepsake glasses all provided to you the week prior to the event. Details and purchase at keepsakecidery.square.site

🥂Gift cards in any amount to use for any purchase at our Tasting Room. Contact us directly via email/phone or go to our website for e-gift cards keepsakecidery.com

Contact us with any questions, Keepsakecidery@gmail.com

Happy Holidays!

We are open Saturday 12-5pm for the last time this

We are open Saturday 12-5pm for the last time this year (and probably through January). Make sure you have Keepsake on hand to brighten up those winter nights. Case deals, BYO bottle draft sales, Apple sales, and our favorite local artisan foods and products for last minute gifts! Don’t forget Cider Club memberships and the virtual cheese and cider happy hour with our friends @shepherdswaycheese as gifts that keep on giving. See you at the Cidery! #supportsmallbusiness #drinkrealcider

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