Vic West could see a new brewery and distillery as early as next spring.

After years of delays, Merridale Cidery is getting closer to opening its urban location at 356 Harbour Rd.

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Plans had originally been brought forward in 2018, with hopes of opening in 2019 or 2020. Originally Merridale had been working with Aryze development, but is now working with a series of local architects and contractors, including someone who used to work with Aryze.

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Much like the Merridale farm in Cobble Hill, the eatery will offer oven-baked pizza and charcuterie boards. Also inline with the farm, the downtown location will be sustainable and organic, focusing on local resources. While the cider will continue to be made at the farm location it will be for sale at the Harbour Road location.

So far Merridale has began surveying the soil on the Vic West plot, with construction slated to begin shortly.