Wes Hunter

Wes Hunter is the cidermaker and co-founder of 1818 Farm & Cidery in the Ottawa Valley, where he crafts ciders that reflect the region’s diverse soils and cool northern climate. With a background in the wine industry and as a sommelier in the Okanagan Valley, Wes brings a deep understanding of balance, texture, and terroir to his fermentation work. His approach bridges wine influenced techniques and inspiration from their 2.5 acre organic farm. Wes has specialized in working with wild and cultivated apple varieties to express place with honesty and restraint. At 1818, he continues to shape a distinctly northern cider identity grounded in craft, community, and land.