Cider has a Looooooooong history in this country, basically as old as the Mayflower itself. You may have heard it was North America’s number one drink at the start of our colonial colonies and on into the 1800s. And you would have heard right. Here is part one of a special history segment showcasing how cider has helped keep people healthy and sane and won elections well up until its tragic downfall and fabulous rebirth.
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References:
- Wikipedia - Cider in the United States
- Mental Floss - 11 Ways Hard Cider Shaped American History
- Food 52 - The History of Cider in the United States
- The Alcohol Professor - The Rise and Fall of American Cider Culture
- WSU - History of Cider
- American Orchard - Hard Cider and the Election of 1840
- American Cider Book. Vrest Orton
- Cider, Hard & Sweet. Ben Watson
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