Season 10 · Episode 484

484: Rethinking American Cider History with Patrick McCauley

Cider Chat · Ria Windcaller: Award-winning Cidermaker & Podcaster | Craft Beer Columnist

December 31, 20251h 9m

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Show Notes

Meet Patrick McCauley, a Michigan-based cider maker and researcher, who is questioning some of the most common myths about American cider history. What Patrick uncovers is a far more regional, farm-based, and resilient cider story than the usual "cider died because of Prohibition" narrative.

00:00 Introduction to Cider and Prohibtion

00:23 Meet the Host and Guest

01:56 Listener Support and Community

04:51 Cider Salon Hungary, Uk & French Cider Tour

08:03 Featured Conversation with Patrick McCauley

10:25 Cider Production and Historical Insights

14:48 Regional Cider Production in the US

30:36 Impact of Prohibition and Industrialization

37:30 Challenges in Cider Production

38:33 Cider Culture and Consumer Perception

39:22 Historical Context and Regional Differences

42:08 Modern Cider Making Techniques

45:14 The Future of Cider

48:05 Historical Research and Discoveries

59:24 Reviving Lost Cider Traditions

01:05:58 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Contact info for Patrick McCauley

Listen to Patrick's Episode 302: Cider Mills of Washtenaw County (1841 to today)
Website: https://patrickmccauley.reinhartrealtors.com/

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