Craft cidery with a tasting room and live music.
Ponderosa Cider Co. is a craft cidery with a tasting room tucked down an alley in Auburn, making thoughtfully crafted ciders from West Coast apples. The team blends tradition with experimentation, aiming for balanced, flavorful ciders that lean on complexity rather than sweetness, with several options on tap at any time. The tasting room has a laid-back, neighborhood feel, complete with a patio, and it is friendly to both kids and dogs (outdoors). Snacks and charcuterie are available, and food trucks visit on select days, with a calendar posted online. Ponderosa's ciders are distributed widely across the region, but visiting the source is the best way to explore the full range. Cider fans come for distinctive, dry-leaning pours in a relaxed setting.