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‘Tis apple season: 4 local spots to drink cider
Two flights of four ciders from the Cider Junction.
The Cider Junction boasts over 20 taps and 40+ ciders in cans and bottles at its taproom. | Photo via @madison.munchies
In a region well-known for its agriculture, Santa Clara County is becoming a great place to grab locally made cider.

Now that fall has arrived, we’re talking cider spots that you’d be hard-pressed to miss. Here are four spots in the great 408 to grab a crisp, cool hard apple brew with your crew.

The Cider Junction, 820 Willow St.
As Silicon Valley’s first cider taproom, this establishment whips up both traditional + experimental ciders. We suggest ordering a flight to taste from its 20+ taps. Try this: The Sincere Ginger Agave cider (5.9% ABV) blended with Peruvian ginger juice and blue agave nectar.

Brew City Grill, 651 W. Hamilton Ave., Ste. 1070, Campbell
We can totally confirm that the guava and mango ciders are must-tries — its Ace Guava Cider even won a permanent handle on the tap line. This taproom usually releases seasonal cider specials the further we get into fall.

A shot of Fox Tale's "Fire Cider" on a table with foliage.

Get a taste of Fox Tale’s Fire Cider shots.

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Photo via @foxtalefermentationproject

Fox Tale Fermentation Project, 30 E. Santa Clara St., Ste. 120
This downtown taproom is known for producing ales, ciders, and “Mock Tales” — and it just released its Elderberry Fire Cider, available in bottles and shots. It’s made up of some unexpected ingredients like pomegranate, chile de arbol, horseradish, garlic, cinnamon, and lacto fermented honey.

River Rock Taproom, 155 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale
Enjoy this serve-your-own beer, cider, wine, and kombucha bar with 20+ different taps. The offerings rotate often, but a popular choice is the Ace Pineapple Cider.

Have another cider spot suggestion? Let us know.
 
Events
Wednesday, Sept. 27
  • Fairgrounds Live | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 4:30 p.m. | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose | Free | Enjoy food trucks, a beer garden, yard games, and sounds from Adam and The Aces.
  • What the Blank Trivia | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 8 p.m. | Renegades Bar, 501 W. Taylor St., San Jose | Free | Enjoy this weekly night of drag performances from rotating hosts, which includes fun prizes and good drinks.
Thursday, Sept. 28
  • Senior Safari | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 9-10 a.m. | Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 748 Story Rd., San Jose | Free | Visitors age 50+ are invited to interact with the zoo animals, soak up the sunshine and fresh air, and enjoy a variety of other activities.
  • Cutso’s Trading Post | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 7-11 p.m. | Noite, 399 S. First St., San Jose | Free | Buy, sell, and trade at this weekly market featuring live DJs, a record swap, thrift vendors, and cocktails.
  • The 1975: Still ... At Their Very Best | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose | $49.50-$129.50 | Don’t miss the indie pop band’s fifth concert tour as it makes its way to the great 408.
Friday, Sept. 29
  • Feast Mode | Friday, Sept. 29 | 4-10 p.m. | Between San Fernando St. and Park Ave., 125 S. Market St., San Jose | Free | Chow down at this fair boasting vendors from around the Bay Area serving up sweet + savory delights.
  • BNM: Salsa Y Cerveza (Dance Party) | Friday, Sept. 29 | 5-9 p.m. | Garden at the Flea, 1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose | Free | Groove to live music from Orquesta Salson + enjoy free dance lessons.
  • Metalachi | Friday, Sept. 29 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $20 | Headbang to hits from this mariachi metal band.
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News Notes
Development
  • A residential project consisting of 172 townhouses with 35 accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is being proposed at the corner of Blossom Hill Road + Santa Teresa Boulevard. The development would call for bulldozing a BevMo!, Scandinavian Designs, Party City, and Buffalo Wild Wings. (The Mercury News)
Health
Environment
  • The US Dept. of Agriculture announced a $6.6 million grant for tree canopies in San Jose as part of a $1 billion program to support urban forests. The money will fund pruning, planting, and tree care along streets + parks in underserved neighborhoods.
Concert
  • San Jose Jazz will open its downtown Break Room on Friday, Sept. 29, for its next fall music series performance. Enjoy sounds from national touring artists, as well as up-and-coming jazz, soul, and hip-hop performers. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $12.
Plan Ahead
  • The 14th Annual Silicon Valley African Film Festival will return to the Historic Hoover Theatre Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15. The festival will include a lineup of 90+ films from 38 countries, panel discussions, workshops, Q+As, and an arts and crafts exhibition.
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  • Love whiskey? Join Vinovest’s exclusive whiskey investing community and own your own casks hassle-free. Sell casks for a profit, or opt to bottle them to drink.*
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City Editor Alyson here — you know, I was driving back to my house and exiting off of Capitol Avenue when I noticed that the off-ramp is severely lacking light. My partner, in the passenger seat, went on to complain that there’s no standard contact to help with this issue.

That’s when I told her to... Dial 3-1-1.

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