{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"484: Rethinking American Cider History with Patrick McCauley","description":"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 \u201ccider died because of Prohibition\u201d narrative. &amp;nbsp;  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 &amp;amp; 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  &amp;nbsp;  Contact info for Patrick McCauley   Listen to Patrick's Episode 302: Cider Mills of Washtenaw County (1841 to today)  Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/patrickmccauley.reinhartrealtors.com\/   Mentions in this Cider Chat   2026 UK Blossom Time Totally Cider Tour  Patron letter - Zach  New England Cider Association - @newenglandciders  Cider Salon Hungary  Cider Chat Patreon - join today!  ","author_name":"Cider Chat","author_url":"https:\/\/ciderchat.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39429510\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196622015"}