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The Island-based craft cidery will be the newest addition to Dockside Green, a mixed-use, sustainable neighbourhood in Vic West that aligns with its philosophies B次元官网网址� community, sustainable practices and quality products.
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Branching out into Victoria will be the companyB次元官网网址檚 first expansion outside its flagship operation, an organic farm in Cobble Hill.
Plans for the new location at 356 Harbour Rd. include a four-storey brewhouse and distillery with a full-service kitchen, taproom and retail space. Visitors will be able to tour the facility via a catwalk to be built around the perimeter, overlooking temperature controlled rooms that will house barrels for the aging process.
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While currently everything is made at the farm, the new location will focus on brewing the beer and distilling, whereas the cider will still be made up Island.
Big news from Merridale: Our online store has officially launched. You can now purchase Merridale cider and spirits by the case and ship anywhere within Canada. Shop using the link in our bio!
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Docherty points out that when Merridale opened 30 years ago no one else was really making craft cider, let alone brews that utilized local ingredients, supporting agriculture in B.C.
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The project, a partnership with Victoria-based Aryze Developments, is currently poised for rezoning and will go to public hearing at the Aug. 9 council meeting at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers.
If all goes according to plan, shovels will be in the ground by the end of the summer in anticipation of opening the doors in the fall of 2019.
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