Wheel Line Cider

Wheel Line Cider We create a variety of small batch, dry & crisp ciders, made with apples from our own orchard. Our tasting grounds are open every Saturday!

Rooted in Central Washington, our cidery creates, crisp, dry ciders, made from our Ellensburg orchard, and supports community and homegrown quality above all else. We recently launched a second brand, Appeel by Wheel Line Cider, which features tasty edible products made from the cider apple pomance leftover! Our market season begins every May and our annual open tasting season begins the first weekend of June.

Introducing The Mother/Daughter Bookmark Club! The idea was developed by Susie Jensen (Wheel Line Cider) a former educa...
01/20/2025

Introducing The Mother/Daughter Bookmark Club!
The idea was developed by Susie Jensen (Wheel Line Cider) a former educator/principal and Liz Stone owner of Pearl Street Books with the intent to inspire lifelong reading habits, build confidence, develop connection with the community, strengthen relationships, spark creativity and empower young women.

The Bookmark Club will meet once a month April- September. Each meeting will begin with a discussion regarding the reading material, followed by an art inspired activity, light snacks and a glass of Split Rail (n/a cider). The club gatherings will be scheduled to begin at 3:30pm-4:30pm (Days TBD). Meeting places include, Ellensburg Library, Pearl Street Books, and Wheel Line Cider.

The only cost associated with the club is the book itself! Books can be purchased directly from Pearl Street Books. At least 1 copy of each book will also be available at the Ellensburg Public Library.

*Space is limited to 7 mother/daughter couples!
*Registration opens February 1st 2025 in person at Pearl Street Books
*To submit early interest you can simply DM us, or email [email protected]
*Exact meeting dates are still TBD!

Reading curriculum: Cinderella Smith, by Stephanie Garden. The Water Bears, by Kim Baker (Seattle based author). Galloping Gertie, by Amanda Abler. Sasquatch and the Muckleshoot, by Adam Gidwitz. Our Only May Amelia, by Jennifer L. Holm. The Sea in Winter, by Christine Day (Upper Skagit based author)

Pearl Street Books & Gifts

See you at the tasting room today, 12pm-4pm!
01/18/2025

See you at the tasting room today, 12pm-4pm!

Tomorrow we Wassail! The tasting room is open 12pm-4pm, with an orchard walk and blessing at 2pm! Note: we are just visi...
01/17/2025

Tomorrow we Wassail! The tasting room is open 12pm-4pm, with an orchard walk and blessing at 2pm! Note: we are just visiting our mini orchards surrounding the cidery, not our large orchard! Family friendly with light snacks, cider (boozy & n/a) and a creative activity are available for purchase. Did I mention our cider make Nate will be here!

We have open hours once a month during our off season! Mark your calendars and join us from 12pm-4pm the 3rd Saturday of...
01/16/2025

We have open hours once a month during our off season! Mark your calendars and join us from 12pm-4pm the 3rd Saturday of the month October-April!

Creativity and education are at the heart of what we do! We want to share our space with fellow creators and educators b...
01/15/2025

Creativity and education are at the heart of what we do! We want to share our space with fellow creators and educators by opening up our space free of charge for you to host a class for up to 18 participants! This offer will be up for grabs once a month during our open hours! Interested and want to work with us? Simply visit our website, click contact, fill out the form, and in the message section add FREE CLASS followed by a description of what you would like to teach, and the best way we can reach you to schedule a meeting!
Class time will need to take place between 12pm-4pm:
Available dates:
Saturday: February 15th, March 15, April 19.
Sunday: May 18th, June 15th, July 20th, August 17th

Join the club! We still have some memberships available! To join, go to our website, click the contact tab, fill out the...
01/14/2025

Join the club! We still have some memberships available! To join, go to our website, click the contact tab, fill out the form and in the message section write Join the Club, with the best way to contact you! You can also drop by our tasting room this Saturday January 18th from 12pm-4pm to purchase your membership!

Let’s wassail together this weekend! Stop by the tasting room from 12pm-4pm ! Nate (our beloved cider maker) will be ons...
01/13/2025

Let’s wassail together this weekend! Stop by the tasting room from 12pm-4pm ! Nate (our beloved cider maker) will be onsite to answer your burning cider questions and will lead a wassail walk at 2pm through our tasting room orchards to wish the trees a prosperous year to come and ward off all the evil spirits!

The lawnmooers are back in action!
01/12/2025

The lawnmooers are back in action!

Just reminiscing over this picture perfect Wheel Line Cider orchard proposal! It was hands down one of the highlights of...
01/10/2025

Just reminiscing over this picture perfect Wheel Line Cider orchard proposal! It was hands down one of the highlights of our 2024 season! We loved working with Hunter and the bride to be's sister Morgan in coordinating the proposal!
Congrats again Hunter & Megan!!

Do you have an upcoming special event, baby shower, graduation, photo shoot, proposal or business meeting? Contact us! We would love to chat and see if we are able to help facilitate your small gathering! (NOTE: we only do small gatherings with a max of 65 guests. we are not a wedding venue)

Photo credit: .farm.photography

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Wassailing is an old custom that includes singing to the trees to promote a good harvest for the coming year! Did you kn...
01/09/2025

Wassailing is an old custom that includes singing to the trees to promote a good harvest for the coming year! Did you know there is a song called "Here we come a wassailing"? Wikipedia has a version of it performed by the US Army Band Chorus that is amazing!

NEW CIDER!!Introducing our newest small batch release, Badger Pocket Blend! This truly delicious blend highlights the ou...
01/08/2025

NEW CIDER!!
Introducing our newest small batch release, Badger Pocket Blend! This truly delicious blend highlights the outstanding fruit of the Badger Pocket area. Made with Gravensteins and a blend of Wheel Line-grown bittersharp and bittersweet apples. This well-balanced blend offers subtle aromas and flavors of spice, hone, and dried apricot.
Badger Pocket Blend will be 1 of 4 ciders on our January Linear Line-up Tasting Flight and will be available for purchase starting January 18th! Stop by the tasting room Jan. 18th from 12pm-4pm!

Happy New Year to all our friends! We are back in action at the cidery and busy doing a full inventory this week! We hav...
01/07/2025

Happy New Year to all our friends! We are back in action at the cidery and busy doing a full inventory this week!

We have tasting hours January 18th from 12pm-4pm, with a brand new cider launching that day!

TODAY! Our tasting room is OPEN from 12pm-4pm! We can't wait to see you all! Crafts, tastings, light bites and more! Fun...
12/21/2024

TODAY! Our tasting room is OPEN from 12pm-4pm! We can't wait to see you all!

Crafts, tastings, light bites and more! Fun for the whole family!

WLC Club Memberships will be available to purchase tomorrow Saturday December 21st during tasting room hours from 12pm-...
12/20/2024

WLC Club Memberships will be available to purchase tomorrow Saturday December 21st during tasting room hours from 12pm-4pm! Swing in to grab those last minute ciders for your festivities, pairings, and presents!

Noelf got into the Christmas Spirit(s)! Who else has an elf on the shelf getting into trouble ?!
12/20/2024

Noelf got into the Christmas Spirit(s)! Who else has an elf on the shelf getting into trouble ?!

Here's your sign to travel to the tasting room for some creative holiday fun! We are OPEN Saturday December 21st from 12...
12/18/2024

Here's your sign to travel to the tasting room for some creative holiday fun! We are OPEN Saturday December 21st from 12pm-4pm with sips, crafts, and holiday cheer! Fun for the WHOLE family!

All the supplies are provided to create!

Ornament decoration station: $10
Taper candle painting: 2 for $10 or $6 for 1 candle
Holiday tags: $1.50

Drop your favorite holiday traditions in the comments!
12/17/2024

Drop your favorite holiday traditions in the comments!

Swing by the tasting room this Saturday December 21st from 12pm-4pm for holiday tasting hours!Linear Line-up: Wassail, P...
12/16/2024

Swing by the tasting room this Saturday December 21st from 12pm-4pm for holiday tasting hours!

Linear Line-up: Wassail, Pommeau, Driveline CiderMosa, Cherry Blush

Craft activities: Photo ornaments ($10), taper candle painting(2 candles for $10 or 1 candle for $6), gift tag decorating ($1.50 per tag). All supplies provided!!

Address

15730 Upper Badger Pocket Road
Ellensburg, WA
98926

Opening Hours

3pm - 7pm

Telephone

+15098992427

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It was a perfect day for our Wassail Gathering! Our procession was lead by our honorary 2025 Wassail King & Queen, Cody & Ester! We banged the pots and pans to ward off evil spirits, we blessed the trees with cider soaked bread, and watered it with cider, we sang, we played music, we made toasts and had a great time! Thanks everyone for a wonderful day!

Beach vibes with Wheel Line Cider! Where are you traveling for Thanksgiving and what sips are you sharing with friends and family!

Stop by Ellensburg Farmers Market this Saturday October 26 from 9am-1pm for you last chance to support your favorite vendors until the EFM annual Christmas Market Dec 14 at the fairgrounds !

We are open for cider tasting and pressing today from 10am-5pm! Stop by and press your own apples or buy apples and jugs onsite and take home some fresh pressed apple juice to kick off the fall season!!! We will also be doing our RCCC donation ceremony at 3pm and popping the top on who our 2025 recipient will be! *press closes at 4pm

Here’s to harvest season!

Last week we did our test run with our new press and a rep from Juicing Systems! Let’s just say we are pumped for pressing!!!

Who is coming to our last taste and create session of the summer this Sunday August 18th from 3pm-4:30pm!?Customize your own butter/jam/charcuterie knife using our metal stamping materials! Everything you need to create is provided, $8 at the door, while supplies last! Our cider will be available for purchase! The tasting room will be OPEN 12pm-5pm

We love when groups make us there meeting place! It’s incredibly special when passionate makers share their craft! Thank you Kittitas County Sheep Producers for sharing our space for your Spin-in meet up!

A copy of Grandpa Jensen’s patent drawing from July 24, 1962, of the self erecting sprinkler head is on display for guests to see when they visit the tasting room, however we wanted to share a clip of the self leveling sprinkler in action! It has been 61 years since the original drawing was drafted, and it is still a staple feature of the wheel line!

Transformation Tuesday!

Crush cherries with us! Walk through part of the process of making our dry Cherry Blush cider! We processed about 330lbs of sweet heart cherries and added it to our tanks to co-ferment with our apple blend! Pick up a bottle of Cherry Blush at the farmers markets (Richland, Ellensburg, Moses Lake and Yakima), at our tasting room (Saturdays 3pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-5pm) and select local stores around WA (DM to find out the nearest location to you!)

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Welcome to Wheel Line Cider! Our cider barn is rooted in Ellensburg, WA and is located in the Upper Badger Pocket area on our family’s working farm, Timoteo Ranch. We have converted our old farm workshop and barndominium into a fermentation space, office, and has beautiful tasting grounds for everyone to enjoy! Visionary and owner Susie Jensen is an avid traveler and developed a love of the drink hard cider during her travels, trying a multitude of different flavors and styles. The more hard cider she tried, the more she became interested in the apples behind the delicious beverage. For years Susie and her husband Don had pressed apples from their trees by hand and had experimented with creating hard ciders. Her trees were dessert apples but she truly loved the old world flavors the bittersweets had to offer. She spent countless hours researching and finding heirloom varietals and then began planting a small orchard. They have dedicated 7 acres of their working farm to reviving and growing these treasured trees that produce apples that are high in tannins. After years of planting and tinkering with the idea of a cidery, she jumped in full force and began making her vision a reality in 2016! Susie’s Washington pride, love of heirlooms varietals, and commitment to creating a delicious craft beverage has lead her to this point, and we are so excited to share our ciders with you in 2018 and beyond!

Our agricultural roots run deep and inspired us to name our venture Wheel Line Cider. Half of our working farm still operates under wheel lines. Wheel Line Cider also has a familial tie to these machines as our visionary’s father-in-law A.E. Jensen patented the driver mechanism used in these long line watering systems in the 1960’s, and her husband Don Jensen has spent most of his life manufacturing (Thunderbird Irrigation) or working with these watering systems along side his father.

Our onsite tasting room will be opening in the Spring of 2019 and we couldn't be more excited to unveil all of the fun features of our tasting grounds! Check back here or check our website at www.wheellinecider.com for updates on where to purchase and or drink Wheel Line Ciders! Pop open a crisp, slow cider and enjoy!