Sierra Cider is a 16-acre apple orchard in Mariposa, California, featuring 800 trees with 20 apple varieties suitable for hard cider and fresh apple juice. Opened five years ago by David Bailey and Dana Tiel, the Gold Rush-themed taproom allows visitors to sample diverse cider options. Families can enjoy freshly pressed apple juice, including innovative cider slushies. Seasonal events like Halloween celebrations and Christmas tree sales create a year-round fun destination. Additionally, a petting zoo was established, and guests can stay in an Airbnb on-site for a complete experience.
"Our orchard sits on 16 acres. We have about 800 trees, 20 different apple varieties. They are very tannic, very acidic and perfect for either hard cider or fresh pressed apple juice."
"So if you say, 'Oh, I love rosé,' we have a cider called Blood Moon that's infused with black cherry. If I get somebody who says, 'I love whiskey cocktails,' you know, that's where I recommend our Speakeasy."
"We try to do something fun all season long. We do a huge Halloween spectacular in October. We do Christmas trees in the winter. We are open year-round."
"You can get it as a cider slushie, which is a brand new thing here at Sierra Cider. You can also take a half-gallon jug to-go so you can enjoy it at home."
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