Hi all--
 
I am new to this group and am interested in some historical background on
the product hard cider and perhaps the social reasons behind its virtual
disappearance from the market in the US in the 1800's.  According to my
English professor, hard cider was once more popular than beer in the US,
and is still popular in the UK.  Does anyone know why it suddenly
vanished here?  Any info would be appreciated.
 
Thanks,
 
Kerri Burnette