Moes Cider Mill Article – October 21, 1966

A view from the other night of the former cider mill

Fall is the season for apples, apple cider and donuts, and for many Vermilion residents, the place to go for these autumn treats was Moes Cider Mill on West River Road. Sadly, the business closed for good in early September and the property is for sale.

Sixty years ago, the Moes Cider Mill was the subject of a great article by Staff Writer Dona Norlock in the October 21, 1966 edition of the Lorain Journal. The article does a nice job describing the process and features some quotes by Nelson Moes. 

Although I've tried many of the ciders produced by local orchards (I have a bottle of cider from Miller Orchards in Amherst in my fridge right now), I regret that I never had any from Moes. From the sound of the comments left on the Moes Cider Mill Facebook page, the cider mill and its various tasty offerings will be greatly missed.