
Cider Chat 484: Rethinking American Cider History with Patrick McCauley
Dec 31, 2025
01:09:59
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/
- 2026 UK Blossom Time Totally Cider Tour
- Patron letter - Zach
- New England Cider Association - @newenglandciders
- Cider Salon Hungary
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