Posted on Sat, Sep 8, 2012 : 5:33 p.m.
Michigan's oldest cider mill opens for season in Dexter
By AnnArbor.com Staff
The oldest continually operating cider mill in Michigan found a way to stay open despite losing its apple crop this year, according to the Dexter edition of Patch.com.
AnnArbor.com files
Despite the damage to the state's apple crop, the Dexter Cider Mill opened for the season in late August and is ready for its 126th year.
Owner Richard Koziski found some apples from a supplier in West Michigan to buy for cider-making.
The result is a sweet cider, Koziski told Patch. The cost also will be higher, but Koziski said it lets him keep the cider tradition alive in Dexter.
Comments
jns131
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 : 11:45 p.m.
Always buy my cider at the grocery store. Much cheaper then this place. Although the doughnuts are not half bad. Just like everything else this season, food prices just keep going up and up. I did see huge white pumpkins near Middlebelt and Sibly. Looks like something took.
justcurious
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 : 3:29 p.m.
....and they have never resorted to saying they have a "horse drawn cider mill'. I've gone to the Mill since I was a child, always remains a great place for cider and donuts.
clownfish
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 : 1:52 p.m.
Be prepared for $9 gallon cider. It's better than last year, but twice the price.
jns131
Mon, Sep 10, 2012 : 5:32 p.m.
For that price I can go to the grocery store get 2 gallons and a package of doughnuts. Won't see me there any time soon. That is grocery money.
cinnabar7071
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 : 4:04 p.m.
And the lines, don't forget the long lines.
applehazar
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 : 1:41 p.m.
FYI they have been open for 3 weeks already. Great place great owner and staff. We go every weekend
brian
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 : 4:22 a.m.
I love this time of year, whatever cider mill you go to enjoy.
Tag
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 : 12:52 a.m.
The Dexter Cider Mill is terrific. The owners are fantastic and the products are awesome. I love the doughnuts and cider. We like to stop in before tailgate.
Tru2Blu76
Sat, Sep 8, 2012 : 11:59 p.m.
I am certainly glad to read this news. I was certain that the Dexter Cider Mill would be closed this season. OTH: while it's the oldest cider mill in the state, is it the best? I'd be interested in seeing some research on this. I noticed a distinct difference between the Dexter mill's cider and those produced at other mills (e.g., Franklin Cider Mill and one north of Lansing on US 127).
Kyle Mattson
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 : 6:50 a.m.
Tru- I'm glad as well, when I drove by last weekend and noticed they weren't open yet I began to worry. As one who has been to over two dozen mills in the state I can say that they do have some of my personal favorite donuts and cider. Then again, taste is a personal preference topic, so to each his own.