Family-owned and operated since 1881, B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill is a piece of living history. Every September 1st, the mill opens its doors and sell sweet cider, hard cider, wine, cider donuts, and many local goods. The business crafts its sweet cider and hard ciders the same way that generations before perfected.
In 1881, Connecticut resident Benjamin F. Clyde began producing and selling cider in Mystic. At first, Clyde pressed his apples at local mills. In 1897 he purchased his own mill, expanded his business and bought a press and accessories from Syracuse manufacturer Boomer and Boschert. To operate the equipment, Clyde used a 10-horsepower Olney and Warren center crank steam engine and boiler.
Today, BF Clyde’s Cider Mill in Mystic continues to produce cider as it was made over a century ago and is the oldest steam-powered mill in the US. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers designated it a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark in 1994.
B.F. Clyde’s only operates until December, so make sure you get there before the season ends! It’s a fun place to visit for everyone of all ages. Nothing feels more fall than B.F. Clyde’s cider mill!
According to clydescidermill.com; knotsoloud.com. Source of photos: internet
