Hey Brewmeister, why are there all those QR codes on your bottles and kegs?

Okay, I don’t give away bottles but you may have noticed that every bottle and every keg have a QR code on it and its not a SKU because I am not selling beer outside of events and I am not that sophisticated in my inventory management.  So, what are these? Well, brewing beer is, …

The Stone Fence

The Catamount Tavern in the future Old Bennington, served as the headquarters for the Green Mountain Boys.  This militia was formed to resist New York’s attempt to control the New Hampshire Grants which eventually became the State of Vermont after the Revolution.  As these regional skirmishes took a backseat to the broader conflict with Great …

Hunker down for the storm, its coming!

Okay, I pulled the plug on Facebook today.  All Facebook content from the Regimental Brewmeister and Colonial Brewer will disappear on 12/25/24.  I am now posting articles (when I remember, its manual) to BlueSky and I may engage other social media in the future but for now, I am focusing on http://www.colonialbrewer.com and public appearances …

What’s in a Name? Why are Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Virginia called “Commonwealths?”

The United States is made 46 states and 4 commonwealths — Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Kentucky.  While in modern politics, this is an academic distinction, the term “commonwealth” defined as a political entity founded for the good of the people; whereas a “state” existing for the benefit of its citizens. The term UnitedStates, was deliberately …

THE RATTLESKULL

If you read this blog enough, you are familiar with 18th Century taverns being the social and business hubs of many communities.  Early taverns weren’t just bars, they were used for business meetings, post offices, news agents, militia headquarters, judicial meetings, polls, and as places for lively political debates.  To overcome social anxiety and help …

And Now for Something Completely Different: The State Sport of Maryland is Jousting!?

Typically associated with either its military or aristocratic origins, jousting is a martial art we associate with 13th century medieval tournaments. Mention jousting and images of knights galloping headlong toward armored opponents, aiming wooden lances, and smashing against each other in an explosion of splinters comes to mind.  Aside from the sometimes with deadly results, …

Hire the Regimental Brewmeister for your Event or Site

Add excitement and authentic color to your special event, or create one for your site, with Philadelphia’s best Colonial Brewer and tradesman.  Whether it is a reenactment, motion picture, a tavern night for a private event, or other endeavor, I can bring can bring a real sense of authenticity and fun to your event and …