Made in L.A.: 101 Cider House

Mark McTavish is the owner of 101 Cider House in Westlake Village. 101 Cider House makes experimental sour ciders from produce grown by farmers along the 101 Freeway.

Mark McTavish is the owner of 101 Cider House in Westlake Village. 101 Cider House makes experimental sour ciders from produce grown by farmers along the 101 Freeway.

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Feb. 22, 2017 9:30 AM PT

101 Cider House in Westlake Village

Peter Clausen work the bottling line at 101 Cider House.

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101 Cider House in Westlake Village

Alex Moisan, assistant cider maker, blends ciders.

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Mark McTavish, owner of 101 Cider, pours Cactus Red Cider, infused with local nopal cactus; and Thai basil.

Mark McTavish, owner of 101 Cider, pours Cactus Red Cider, infused with local nopal cactus; and Thai basil. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

101 Cider House in Westlake Village

Vinny Moisan, left, and Jeremy Stivers, right, talk with owner Mark McTavish as they work the bottling line.

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101 Cider, a Westlake Village cider house that's making experimental sour ciders exclusively from high quality produce from farmers along the 101 Freeway.

101 Cider, a Westlake Village cider house that’s making experimental sour ciders exclusively from high quality produce from farmers along the 101 Freeway. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

101 Cider House in Westlake Village

Owner Mark McTavish pours Cactus Red Cider.

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101 Cider House in Westlake Village

Ciera Licata and Peter Clausen at 101 Cider House.

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101 Cider in Westlake Village

Mark McTavish tastes Black Dog Cider.

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101 Cider in Westlake Village

Selection of cider from 101 Cider House.

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