079: Dan Young | Tandem Ciders, Michigan

079: Dan Young | Tandem Ciders, Michigan

Author: Ria Windcaller: Award-winning Cidermaker, Podcaster | Craft Beer Columnist May 10, 2017 Duration: 1:05:19

Tandem Ciders is the result of two hearts coming together in one spot of Ciderville (the east coast) and finding their way to Michigan. In the late 1990's Dan Young who was the co-owner and brewer at The People's Pint in Greenfield was full on with the craft beer scene. It was at The Pint where he met his future wife Nikki Rothwell while she was working towards her Ph.D. at the University of Massachusetts. With Nikki's roots in Michigan(she now works at Michigan State University's Extension specializing in Agriculture and Fruits) a trip to the UK during the courtship and the abundance of Michigan apples it was only a matter of time before Dan set his sights on cider.

Tandem Ciders buys most of their juice for their cider making locally, but they also press apples using an Oesco rack and cloth press.

Ciders:

Handcrafted Sodas

  • Ginger Ale - I've had Dan's Ginger Ale that he made when at The Pint and it was fantastic!
  • Sparkling Apple

Dan is a newly elected Board Member of the United States Association of Cider Makers

Contact: Tandem Ciders

2055 N. Setterbo Road

Suttons Bay, MI 49682

Tasting Room Hours
Monday – Saturday: Noon until 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon until 5 p.m.

Closed Tuesday & Wednesday from January through May.
Telephone: 231.271.0050

email: tandemciders@hotmail.com

Website: http://www.tandemciders.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tandem-Ciders-291896271061/

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