I am going to deviate from my normal focus on the 18th Century to discuss some brewing terminology that seems to be confusing people in craft brew pubs. The other day, my wife and I visited a brewery and her questions about the beer menu prompted me to clarify some jargon that are too often …
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Heritage Skills and Trades — Cordwainer Fort Mifflin
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 I will come as a Cordwainer and build leather Haversacks. I will not be selling these at the events but if you want one I will accept commissions (paid on delivery).
What do you do when you can’t run events?
Well, normally I read when I travel but I am finding some great novels set in the 18th Century. Some are event in English (Das ist nicht schade)…
Necessary Anachronisms in Colonial Brewing
One question I frequently get asked at reenactments is “is that the really the way beer was made in the 1770’s?” For the most part, the answer is “yes” but there are some very necessary exceptions. Not all “Colonial Beers” are good and some of the methods used in the 18th Century were unsafe by …
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What do you do when you can’t run events?
The Regimental Brewmiester has designed and manages 20 colonial beers and is likely to add more next year. I need to be able to share these and their stories so I made a book (you can get your own copy on Amazon): Presentation Portfolio for Regimental Brewmiester
What do you do when you can’t run events?
Go to an event ONLINE! I just previewed the Pottsgrove Manor Mayfair pre-release. Everyone should go and see this while it is up.
What do you do when you can’t run events?
Your gear should be uniquely yours. I put my logo on one of my mugs.
What do you do when you can’t run events
Its always nice to have a period book to read or reference but they need to be properly covered, not just paperback novels. Leather Bound Books
What do you do when you can’t run events?
You must stay safe and stay home!
What do you do when you can’t run events?
I was planning to make leather haversacks at the Fort Mifflin Heritage Skills and Trades Day but alas this event was cancelled. I went ahead and made two which I will either add to my Colonial Gentleman’s impression or sell. Leather Haversacks
Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 