Clendenen’s Cider Works on South 12th Street in Fortuna has been producing small-batch apple ciders from Humboldt County apples since the Clendenen family opened it, building a regional reputation around the traditional pressed cider that reflects the apple orchards of California’s North Coast in every bottle. It appeared in Season 19, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Guy’s Hometown Tour,” which aired February 7, 2014, as part of Guy Fieri’s return to his Humboldt County hometown to celebrate the local food producers that shaped his appreciation for quality, locally made food. Guy Fieri grew up in Ferndale, and the Clendenen family’s cider operation represents exactly the kind of small-batch, locally sourced food production that the DDD catalog has always celebrated.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Clendenen’s Cider Works
City: Fortuna, California
Cuisine: Cider / Beverages
DDD Season: 19
DDD Episode: 1
Episode Title: Guy’s Hometown Tour
Original Air Date: February 7, 2014
Address: 96 S. 12th St., Fortuna, CA 95540
Phone: 707-725-2123
Website: https://clendenensciderworks.com
Status: Open
What to Try
The Traditional Pressed Apple Cider from Humboldt County apples is the flagship — a cider that reflects the terroir of the North Coast in the same way that a good wine reflects its vineyard. The Seasonal Varieties reflect what the orchard produces each harvest. The Cider Tasting at the cidery is the best way to understand the range of what Clendenen’s produces across the seasons. Find a Humboldt County hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours and seasonal availability. Fortuna is about 5 miles from Ferndale on Highway 101.
Address: 96 S. 12th St., Fortuna, CA 95540
Phone: 707-725-2123
Website: https://clendenensciderworks.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Guy’s Hometown Tour episode on Amazon.
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Clendenen’s Cider Works appeared in Season 19, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Guy’s Hometown Tour,” originally aired February 7, 2014.