The American Revolutionary War, officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris in September of 1783 but most of the fighting ended with the Siege of Yorktown in October of 1781. Because of the treaty negotiations, the Continental Army did not fully disband until 1783. Army service does not pay well and in …
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FREE BEER — sort of
Come root for the Regimental Brewmeister as we submit our Spruce Beer to the judges. This will be the beer that we brew on the green at historic Old New Castle on May 20 so there is time to see it brewed the drink as much of it as you like in Norristown on July …
The Regimental Brewmeister is Seeking a New Billet
Well, after many years of faithfully serving Fort Mifflin, I sent them my notification that I am moving on to new opportunities. For most of you, this will mean that the libations at Cannonball tavern and Siege Weekend will be different. I am sure alternative arrangements will be made. If, however, your site, unit or …
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Calling all Home Brewers and Beer Lovers in the Delaware Valley!
Saturday, June 17Colonial Brewing Workshop10 AM-4 PM$100 Due to the current air quality crisis, we are rescheduling this event for June 17! Yes, I know this is the weekend of Monmouth and I certainly appreciate why you might want to engage in a battle with more casualties due to the heat than gunfire but Monmouth …
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A Proper Gentleman’s Club
A couple of months ago, Randell Spackman and I were touring City Tavern in the hopes of making a bid and reopening it as a Tavern and brewery. Alas that is not to be. Interestingly though, while walking the building I commented that we needed a “Gentleman’s Club” which clearly misunderstood. Lets clarify what a …
Calling all Home Brewers and Beer Lovers in the Delaware Valley!
Saturday, June 17Colonial Brewing Workshop10 AM-4 PM$100 Due to the current air quality crisis, we are rescheduling this event for June 17! Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is hosting an in depth colonial brewing workshop on 6/10/2023! Master Colonial Brewer, Michael Carver will be sharing his amazing knowledge of 18th century beer production. Have a hands on …
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Calling all Home Brewers and Beer Lovers in the Delaware Valley!
Saturday, June 10Colonial Brewing Workshop10 AM-4 PM$100 This event has now been opened to the general public. Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is hosting an in depth colonial brewing workshop on 6/10/2023! Master Colonial Brewer, Michael Carver will be sharing his amazing knowledge of 18th century beer production. Have a hands on experience and take home the …
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Man does not live on beer alone — Cherry Bounce
A bounce is a drink made with a mixture of alcohol and sweetened cherry juice. The earliest reference for such a drink is 1693 where it was referenced in W. Robertson’s Phraseologia Generalis as a “mingled drink” called cherrybouncer. Sometimes cherry brandy (Kirsch) was also called bounce as the two beverages are very similar. The …
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Calling all Home Brewers and Beer Lovers in the Delaware Valley!
Saturday, June 10Colonial Brewing Workshop*Members Only*10 AM-4 PM$100 Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation is hosting an in depth colonial brewing workshop on 6/10/2023! Master Colonial Brewer, Michael Carver will be sharing his amazing knowledge of 18th century beer production. Have a hands on experience and take home the results of your work to ferment into the Spruce …
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I Need Your Advice
Okay, on the Sunday before Memorial Day, I hit an impasse with one of Fort Mifflin’s event organizers. I will spare you the gory details but it was bad. I subsequently informed Fort Mifflin that I would be leaving. This was not received well and I have been fielding all sorts of pleas that I …
Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 