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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Perhaps its just that sort of week for me but its definitely 5:00 HERE so here are some terms to take with you to your local watering hole to show you understand the drinking habits of we merry 18th Century barmen… Bene Bowse — good beer, or other strong liquor Bingo — brandy or other …
I am in the planning stages for three big projects where I need to actively recruit support. If you are interested in participating in either of these projects, please let me know soon. TAVERN NIGHT at Rittenhouse Town — February 2025 This is the birthplace of David Rittenhouse, and we are basically taking over the entire …
Continue reading “I am looking for Tavern helpers and thespians”
I am in the planning stages for three big projects where I need to actively recruit support. If you are interested in participating in either of these projects, please let me know soon. TAVERN NIGHT at Rittenhouse Town — February 2025 This is the birthplace of David Rittenhouse, and we are basically taking over the entire …
Continue reading “I am looking for Tavern helpers and thespians”
I am in the planning stages for three big projects where I need to actively recruit support. If you are interested in participating in either of these projects, please let me know soon. TAVERN NIGHT at Rittenhouse Town — February 2025 This is the birthplace of David Rittenhouse, and we are basically taking over the entire …
Continue reading “I am looking for Tavern helpers and thespians”
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 …
Continue reading “Basic Colonial Brewing #16 — Making Sense of the Beer Menu”
Perhaps its just that sort of week for me but its definitely 5:00 HERE so here are some terms to take with you to your local watering hole to show you understand the drinking habits of we merry 18th Century barmen… Bene Bowse — good beer, or other strong liquor Bingo — brandy or other …
Just like today, people of the 18th Century enjoyed parlor and tavern games, often gambling. At most Living History events, there are long periods between major events. One of the best ways, asside from giving talks and meeting the public, to pass the time is with a game. There are two primary types of parlor …
Perhaps its just that sort of week for me but its definitely 5:00 HERE so here are some terms to take with you to your local watering hole to show you understand the drinking habits of we merry 18th Century barmen… Bene Bowse — good beer, or other strong liquor Bingo — brandy or other …
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 …
Continue reading “Basic Colonial Brewing #16 — Making Sense of the Beer Menu”
Michael Carver -- Historical Interpreter/Reenactor 