The state of Washington is not any. 1 in producing apples — about 4 instances extra apples than some other state. New York and Michigan are the no. 2 and no. 3 producers, respectively. The Franklin Cider Mill is happy with the apples grown in Michigan and use solely Michigan apples for its cider.

The Franklin Grist Mill accomplished development in 1837, the identical yr Michigan gained its statehood. Across the flip of the century, the Franklin Grist Mill was flooded and shut down till the property was bought in 1918 by Robert McKee.

McKee modified the mill from a grist mill to a cider mill and stipulated that the cider season would run from August 15 till January 1. Jack Peltz purchased the cider mill in 1966 and it has remained within the household ever since.

Franklin Cider Miller’s third era member of the family, Melanee Radner, and present CEO of the enduring enterprise in Franklin, Michigan tells the story of how they delight prospects each fall.