There are more breweries learning how to do good lagers but still few and far between.
That may be but Portland, Oregon has some excellent cider as well. Belmont Station in Hollywood is pretty much my go to place, they've a diverse selection of beer and cider.
There are also a number of good ciders coming out of the apple growing regions of central WA. Usually located within 15-20km at most of the major cold storage warehouses where apples go after being picked.
Out of Washington Finnriver's black currant cider is one of my favorites. There's a little cafe in St John's that's got it on tap, and that really is the best way to experience it.
To be clear Belmont Station has both a bar (biercafé in hipster speak) and a store. The store has a really great selection of both beer and cider. My favorite is Reverand Nat's sour cherry — self-described as more of a lambic beer than a cider.
Their selection of California stuff isn't quite up to snuff but they carry 2 Towns as well — a friend had explain that reference to me.
That may be but Portland, Oregon has some excellent cider as well. Belmont Station in Hollywood is pretty much my go to place, they've a diverse selection of beer and cider.