Cider Chat

The Boomers of America's Cider Trade 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. [caption id="attachment_6714" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Elizabeth Ryan[/caption] 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 trad