Nice local spot. The owner was really nice and I loved all of their ciders. The Ginger Peppercorn Cider is my favorite, but I enjoyed the Honey Sage and the Dry Apple thus far. I am going to try the Dry Hopped next. read more

Blindwood Cider Company - Cider Flights - Cideries Near Me - San Leandro, California

Had some time before my flight & happened to be in San Leandro so why not. We had heard good things and they were true. Very friendly warm atmosphere. Ordered a flight and were surprised at home big the pours were especially for six tastings. My personal favorite was the peach for me. If I wasn't under time restraints, we would've stayed for the Sunday trivia. Sounded interesting. Check it out. read more

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Blindwood Cider Company is a family owned & operated cideria in a small commercial shed. All ciders served are made on site. No outside ciders. weekends only. Small seating area: counter & some tables. Fills up quickly. Offerings: flights (4 oz.-3.5, 4.5), bottles, staples, seasonals. Specialities. -no food served. Just snacks. Outside food welcomed. Sips (flights): honey sage 6.9% abc -wildflower honey with sage from half moon bay. Dry with faint honey prescene. Not fruity. Dry hopped: 5.8% abv. -west coast hops with citrus qualities. Dry but not an IPA. Heirloom: 9.1% abv. -aged in french oak for 7 months. Apples harvested from Garin Park, Hayward. -boozy, slightly fruity. My kind of cider. Panacea: 7.9% abv -blend of California & Oregon apples, aged 6 months in french oak. Lotsa varietals. Had a few other sips before this. Boozy & smooth it was. Options Paralysis: 8.4% abv -barrel aged in a blend with 30 varietals from Alameda, Sonoma & Mariposa counties. Boozy & smooth. No singular note stood out. To go bottles: Arkansas Black (16/9%abv), Ginger Peppercorn (8/5.8%)-many people recommended this. 5 stars!!! Owners look time to explain the individual ciders. I Have a preference for varietals, not blends. May eventually try them all. read more

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I came by on a Saturday afternoon, I was surprised by how packed the small tasting room was. I got a few tasters and sat at the bar. The owner Drew was very friendly and nice to chat with. I enjoyed the ciders, I liked the Ginger Peppercorn the most. After a small sample of the Cardi P I took a bottle of that home. This a great spot, kid and dog friendly that I'm sure I will visit again. read more

Blindwood Cider Company - Build your own tasting flight - Cideries Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Intimate/cozy hard cider tap room in San Leandro. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and were delightfully surprised at the offerings here. They specialize in dry ciders (not as sweet) with some unique aged twists that you wouldn't find anywhere else. Our server was super accommodating and helpful in building our tasting flight. They also have a lot of board games to keep you entertained while enjoying your cider! Easy dedicated parking in front of the tap room. Highly recommend to make a short stop here if you are in the area! read more

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San Leandro is quickly becoming a brewery hot spot but did you know that there's such a great cider taproom here?! Well, you do now. I first found Blindwood Cider Company on instagram, and when my friends stopped by recently, they let us know they had a trivia night too. I was sold - it was time for me to check it out! Blindwood Cider Company is a little hidden in an industrial area but they do have signs on the main street to direct you to their taproom. There's lots of parking in their parking lot. The taproom is small - it could fit probably ~25 - 35 people at a time and on trivia day, it was poppin'! They were playing a movie on the TV. They have board games available and local magazines to enjoy. And of course, trivia was so much fun. If you win, your picture is displayed on their wall. But of course, let's get to the main point: their ciders (spoiler alert - they're delicious). We tried three different ciders and ended up just getting a bottle of each to share with the table. We tried their heirloom (bottle pour special), ume, and macintosh. All very good with different levels of sweetness. I'm not super knowledgeable about cider so I won't drone off on the tasting notes. But for us, heirloom was the table favorite for the depth of flavor. Ume was good - it reminded me of a japanese plum wine almost. And Macintosh was a solid, true apple taste. There was just one staff holdin' it down the day we went but she was so great! She took the time to chat with everyone and make sure that everyone was enjoying. Can't wait to come back to try more! I didn't get to try the hot mulled cider this time, but it's definitely on my list for next time! read more

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Chill, local spot with great cider! Lots of variety and friendly staff. Family owned, no added sugar, no concentrates. read more

Blindwood Cider Company - Special poor of the month. - Cideries Near Me - San Leandro, California

I finally visited this taproom recently and so glad I did! Looking forward to being a regular customer. The husband/wife team behind the ciders is Drew and Cathy. We've had the pleasure of talking to each of them and they are both super nice and sweet! The taproom is only open Fridays to Sundays, selfishly I hope they increase their open hours soon! It's an intimate place, just two long tables, some bar seats, and some chairs. But the ciders are very tasty, high quality, and the flavor varieties are fun! I just had their new seasonal Cardi P - loved the name lol and it was super tasty! They don't serve food so you can bring some if you're hungry lol. Otherwise they sell snacks like chips and crackers! They also sell yummy bottles to go and merch! I enjoy supporting this place, come through and check them out! read more

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I came on a sunny Sunday afternoon. This place is so fun! There was a group of people about 8 sitting at tables. All drinking flights. I think I luckily, missed the big rush. There are fresh flowers on the tables, loved that. There is awesome art, hanging on all the walls, that you can buy. Free board games to play while you drink or byo. You can even byo food. It was a really nice relaxing place to chill, and have some cold crisp cider. I ordered the Honey Sage cider. It was delicious, and would be pair so good with a charcuterie board for sure. I was craving and wanted one to snack on while I had my cider! Come check out this place, it's definitely worth it! read more

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Nice selection of ciders and very friendly owners with a small but inviting taproom. We've had their Honey Sage, Peach & Lemon Verbena, and Hibiscus Mint at other local breweries and really enjoyed them, so decided to stop in upon learning that they had a taproom. We got a flight of their Puns n Roses, Zin, Ginger Peppercorn, Arkansas Black, Nehou Normal, and Jonathan, of which we liked the first two. Also got a bottle to go of their Coffee Chaff and Bourbon Barrel, which was very different from any of the other ciders we tried. We had a good time and look forward to coming back! read more

Blindwood Cider Company - Coffee Chaff in Bourbon Barrel - Cideries Near Me - San Leandro, California

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Love, love, love! My husband and I have been consistent fans for years now and we were so excited they opened up a tasting room. We both went for the seasonals & specialities on our flights today because we're very familiar with the staples. They did not disappoint! Everything was so delicious! We live in livermore and came here because we just had to experience the tap room. Totally worth it and the customer service is impeccable. You truly feel appreciated here. Cute tasting room and amazing drinks. Highly, highly recommend. read more

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I had the pleasure of going to a private event for a birthday party last night and had the time of my life. Some might say the space is small, but I would call it intimate. My husband and I had the ginger peppercorn and the dry hopped ciders- they tasted amazing. Just enough sweetness but didn't mess my stomach up like other high sugar ciders do. As a gluten free person, I appreciated all the love they put into their ciders, you can definitely taste it. Will definitely be coming back to support this small family business. read more

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I went to a well known restaurant in San Leandro and felt like having a cider. The beverage was phenomenal and wanted to get a few bottles for home. It was a nice surprise to know that it was from a local company. During a weekend, I decided to try some tasting with the family and it was a blast. Blindwood offers great products, the service was great and the pricing reasonable. I highly recommended. read more

I didn't know I was a hard cider fan until I tried Blindwood Cider. Their approach to beverage is just so cozy and personable. Blindwood is comprised of a husband and wife duo creating a large variety of unique, delicious ciders. All at incredible price points by the way. Some ciders are made from unheard of single apple varietals. Some ciders are fermented with or flavored by really unexpectedly tasty flavors such as sage or fig. I'd also recommend signing up for their cider and cheese pairings with the Cheese Parlor in Livermore. I don't know how Blindwood and the Parlor create such spectacular pairings, but they do. I've never had a better beverage and food pairing in my life. It's truly magic. Blindwood is incredible and I think everyone needs to go in for a tasting flight so they can begin to experience their awesomeness too!! read more

Blindwood Cider Company - A photo of a cheese and cider joint event w/ The Cheese Parlor - absolutely phenomenal. - Cideries Near Me - San Leandro, California

I'm not a huge cider drinker, but was intrigued by the Ginger Peppercorn cider from Blindwood that was on the menu at Top Hatters Kitchen, also in San Leandro. Due to some funkiness in the ordering system and recent menu changes, I ended up with a bottle of the Honey Sage (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/blindwood-cider-company-san-leandro?select=o-KUVv_8Qjo8YQdPdOU_og). I informed the server that I ordered the Ginger Peppercorn and at first she thought it was out, but then saw they had it on draft (https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/blindwood-cider-company-san-leandro?select=j3HnpVpf1rFDPvnbSEhaIg). Both were a little on the dry side, which I enjoyed more than sweeter ciders I've tried in the past. The botanicals are subtle so not punching you in the face with ginger and peppercorn spice. Again, I liked this restraint. I'd definitely order a Blindwood cider, if I saw it on a menu in the future! read more

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We happen to be driving by and decided to stop in and got a flight. Everything we sampled was delicious and ended up buying three bottles to take home with us. The owner was working the bar and was very nice and informative. We will be back. read more

Wow wow wow. I meant to write this when I went a month ago but I described this place as cider that I've never had before - very clean, crisp, and some savory-influenced ciders like rosemary and peppercorn. Can't wait to go back! read more

I'm a huge fan of ciders and really enjoy coming to Blindwood CIder Company. We've been lucky to meet Drew and Cathy who are always very helpful and knowledgeable. I've learned a lot from Drew in the conversations around crafting ciders to different flavors that ferment well with apples. I prefer dry ciders, so my go to are usually Dry Apple or the Dry Hopped. I've also tried the Ginger Peppercorn or the Honey Sage. It's their "Staples" cider. Try a flight and mix and match with others like Seasonal and Specialties. read more

They have a comfortably casual tasting room with a wide range of high quality handcrafted ciders.

Fantastic ciders!! We did a flight and tried 9 different styles. Single varietal ciders, blends, and ones with sage, ginger, or tamarind! So delicious. Incredible and friendly service! Knowledgeable staff (you may be talking to the cidermaker himself!!) and super approachable. They have games if you want to hang out and can even bring your own food! Occasional food truck appearances as well. Took 3 ciders home to enjoy later. We can't wait to come back and bring friends! read more

I am mostly a beer guy, but I have definitely found a place when I am in the mood for something different! In today's world, it's hard to find a place that checks all the boxes needed for a great spot. Blindwood Cider Company has not only a truly tasty product, but a taproom with an added thing that is missing from most other places: a fantastic vibe! The owners, Drew and Cathy, are 2 of the nicest people you will meet. It is as if you were invited into their own home! This is truly one of those "hidden gems". (San Leandro folks, think ala Cleophus Quealy Brewery.....R.I.P). As far as the ciders go, they are all apple based/blended....but there are still just SO many choices! I recommend a flight for your first trip. Between their staples, seasonals, specialties, and bottle pours, there is a lot to choose from! Don't be afraid to ask for help! Drew is also the brewer, and can answer those type of questions if neeefed! If you haven't had a cider, you should really give this place a try. In my numerous visits, I have yet to have a selection that I didn't enjoy. With choices like Ginger Peppercorn, Honey Sage, and Arkansas Black, it is truly difficult for me to pick a favorite! I have already "converted" a couple of my beer drinker friends and a wine drinker into putting cider into their rotations! The ciders are on tap, and some are bottle poirs. Most everything is available to go as well. There is no food, just snacks for purchase....but you can bring your own food in and sometimes they have food trucks. The taproom is a bit on the smaller side, but everyone is friendly and will even share tables if needed. They are only open limited days and hours as of now, so be sure to verify before you head out. Check out Blindwood Cider Company for yourself......you AND your taste buds will be glad that you did! read more

Blindwood Cider Company - Not sure what to get? Order a flight! - Cideries Near Me - San Leandro, California

The owners are really down to earth and truly care about community. Some of the best cider I've ever had -- and even our beer and wine snobbish friends absolutely rave about it. Look forward to witnessing this local cidery grow. read more

Love this place! Owners are always so friendly and it's just such a nice cozy spot. All their ciders are great, haven't tried one I didn't like. Our kids even love coming to play all the games they have there. read more

Delicious cider and lovely service! It's so nice to have a family owned business like this in San Leandro. We came in today with our 5 month old baby and the owners were so welcoming! We loved being able to sample unique ciders by making our own flights. Everything was delicious and we got a few bottles to go. We'll definitely be back! read more

we have been to wanting to try this place after having one of their ciders locally - Small little place in the industrial area on the border of San Leandro and Oakland -Nice, quite ,delicious ciders -In an area full of breweries -It's nice to have a cidery for a change -Love this place read more