299: Boomer Legends of Cider in America Today

The Boomers of America’s Cider Trade Today

Hudson Valley Farmhouse Cider founder Elizabeth Ryan tells the back story of key legislation that reduce taxes for US cidermakers in the 1990’s. Though she may consider herself to be mentored by others, Elizabeth and her fellow cohorts of the day were giants before their time.

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Elizabeth Ryan

Hear the story of what it looked like in the wee hours of day  at the House Way’s and Mean Committee when the legislation passed. How then Democratic Representative Charles B. Rangel made a move to get the Republicans on board. Yes, political theater at its best.

Key players in this Boomer Circle mentioned in this chat

  • Judith and Terry Maloney – West County Cider | MA
  • Steve Wood – Farnum Hill | NH
  • Jerry House – Ace Cider | CA
  • BF Clyde Cider Mill | CT
  • Joseph Cerniglia – Wood Chuck | VT
  • North America Cidermaking Association
  • Bulmer’s Cider | UK

Mentions in this Chat

  • CiderCon2021 February 1-4, 2022 – A virtual trade conference for the cider industry hosted by the American Cider Association
  • New York International Cider CompetitionFebruary 21, 2022 4rd Annual New York International Cider Competition for commercial makers. Judges are real buyers making this competition stand apart from all others in cider. Send in your ciders now.

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