It had been several years since I last visited the Tuesday Ferry Building Farmers Market. I was happy to see stalwarts like Frog Hollow Farm and discover newer vendors like Hidden Star Orchards on the building’s Embarcadero’s side.

Johann Smit and Wendy Holm founded Hidden Star Orchards, an 80-acre orchard at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Clements. They sell single varietal apple cider at the Tuesday farmers market. They press, naturally ferment, and bottle condition ciders on-site. Hidden Star sells Gravenstein, Treeo, and Sour Apple. I opted for Pink Lady, my wife’s favorite apple. Each bottle clocks about 7% ABV. Bonus: Pink Lady’s sweet-tart flavor paired well with dinner.