Ironbark Ciderworks in Claremont, California opened its Tasting Room doors to the public in November of 2017. The large inviting Tasting Room has conical stainless steel tanks to one side and room for musicians to another, in the back. The front room has tables and chairs and a hot pink bar.
There is also outside seating which offers a perfect place to sit and take in the dry, arid air of this southern California oasis. Find ample parking, a brewery across the parking area and a distillery.
This cidery has a definite feminine touch. The pink hues, pink chairs and as Cat says, “We like curves.”
Cat considers Ironbark to be a safe space for women and everyone. On the Cider House Rules by the bar it states - No misogynist, homophobic or transphobic behavior is allowed. “We have to had to have people leave” says Cat.
This Australian born, statuesque woman makes me believe that asking someone who is mean spirited to leave would be no problem.
But dealing with unruly behavior is not why we are meeting - so in step with her inviting hospitality Cat offers up straight away giant flight of ciders
The first cider served was called Duchess-(7.5%) made with black tea “Twinning” that they import just for this tea. They have a base cider, filter and then steep the tea.
A Specially Poured Flight for this chat
Zang- made with 200 pounds of fresh ginger was out while I was there, but Cat says, "It is everyone's favorite." I gravitated towards the Twilight.
How Cat got into Fermenting
Fermentation Practices at Ironbark Ciderworks
“Duchess [made with tea] is a good breakfast cider” says Cat
Contact for Ironbark Ciderworks
Mentions in this Chat
Best Buy Brewing - Ironbark get their tanks from this resource
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