The Regimental Brewmeister is happy to give talks and lectures at your site to audiences of any size. I ask that you provide appropriate auto visual projection equipment and event promotion. I typically come in 18th Century attire and conduct interactive discussions.

While I am happy to consider talks on other subjects, I have delivered very successful presentations on the following:

Brewing for the Army – Washington’s General Orders stipulate that each man is to be issued “… one quart of good spruce beer per man per diem.” This practice actually dates back to the Seven Years/French & Indian War as a French then British practice. The Regimental Brewmeister discusses the history of brewing and why it is critical for successful military campaigns in 18th Century North America.

18th Century Cocktails — We all know the Sugar Trade and Rum fueled the Boston and Philadelphia economies in the 1760’s. There is no denying that our founding fathers frequently enjoyed a stiff drink. While the working classes mainly indulged in beer and cider, rum and applejack. Those who could afford it looked to Europe to slake their thirst, with old-world elixirs like madeira, sherry and Holland gin all popular along the eastern seaboard. The Cocktail Hour was not really a think in 18th Century America. But people were beginning to imbibe what we would clearly recognize as mixed drinks today. The Admiral of the Blue Apron discusses tavern mixed drinks, shares a few recipes, and delves into why these concoctions were so popular.

The Importance of Taverns in America – The Tavern Act ensured that public houses were constructed along England’s (and her colony’s) major highways and at her ports. This was done principally to support commerce but since these were often the largest and most accessible buildings in many communities, taverns took a major role in keeping communities together, sharing news, and ensuring that the government functioned. Taverns hosted militia musters, court proceedings, polls, and post offices. The tavern was where people gathered to share news and engage in trade. These institutions were far more than just bars and hotels, they were the heart of many communities, second only to the church. The Admiral of the Blue Apron discusses how the tavern was instrumental in both preventing anarchy and driving revolution in the American colonies.

Jews in the American Revolution – Popular histories tend to focus the discussion of “freedom of religion” on Protestant Christians. Jews and Muslims, while a small minority, were also residents of the North American colonies (especially the colonies of France and Spain as well as the British cities of Savanah and Philadelphia). Even though places like Philadelphia claimed to be open to all people and all faiths but in reality, much of American society was only open to Christians. Despite these injustices, Jews rallied to support the cause of American Independence. The Regimental Brewmeister discusses significant contributions of Jews in the cause of Independence and the challenges they faced.

Other topics on request

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