At the Richard Wall House last weekend, I was asked how one “joins” the Regimental Brewmeister.  Its an interesting question and one I must admit I have not really put any thought toward.  People are always welcome to come to my events and if you come in 18th C kit, you can be part of the program or just hang out in the tent as you see fit.  The man who asked me this question, however, was interested in really learning the process, teaching the public, and becoming an integral part of the team.

This program has really grown up from simple presentation I put together for Graeme Park in 2015 to highlight the history William Keith’s at malthouse at “Fountain Low” (the original name of farm at Graeme Park).  Over the years, I have expanded the program significantly.  Today, I field a pretty solid field brewery and tavern.  I put forth a substantial encampment and we are always a flurry of activity with lots of followers. The program is almost financially self-sufficient and I can clearly use the help.  Perhaps I have reached the point where there is room for more people to be part of the enterprise.

So, here is the question:  Do others want to be a part of this program?  Are there other people out there who want to help set-up, run, and manage this brewery?  To those who join, I will provide training; the program will arrange for liability insurance (for brewing and general liability but not firearms use); and of course, you can help me consume of all the beer we make.  I plan to continue pushing all of the earnings back into the program (equipment, supplies, travel, et al) and Randell Spackman and I are still planning to create a “brick and mortar” version of this enterprise so this will be a volunteer only program.  That said, if you want to come to three or more events in a year and can come in appropriate civilian attire for 1770, I would love to have you join me.

Send your thoughts and/or interest to colonialbrewer@gmail.com and if enough of you are interested in joining the Regimental Brewmeister to justify the additional insurance expense, I will figure out how to make this a reality.

Published by Michael Carver

My goal is to bring history alive through interactive portrayal of ordinary American life in the late 18th Century (1750—1799) My persona are: Journeyman Brewer; Cordwainer (leather tradesman but not cobbler), Statesman and Orator; Chandler (candle and soap maker); Gentleman Scientist; and, Soldier in either the British Regular Army, the Centennial Army, or one of the various Militia. Let me help you experience history 1st hand!