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George Washington’s Beer
I was out at a local, historical landmark this weekend called the Jean Bonnet Tavern.
They have been selling beer and food since about 1762 and it is a cozy place for either lunch or dinner. Being a historical place, they usually have at least one “period” type beer on tap. I was able [...]
18th Century Spruce Beer
When I visited Monticello several years ago, I was fascinated by Jefferson’s farming techniques. I was also fascinated how that just about every family during that time period made their own [...]
George Washington Porter - Revisted
I got e-mail the other day from Kermode Bear at Kermodebear.org. He actually made a batch of George Washington’s Porter and the e-mail tells of his adventures. Of course, back in George’s day they fermented just about anything, since most supplies were very limited. A molasses beer probably did taste pretty good back then, but according [...]
George Washington’s Porter
I was out at a local, historical landmark this weekend called the Jean Bonnet Tavern. They have been selling beer and food since about 1762 and it is a cozy place for either lunch or dinner. Being a historical place, they usually have at least one “period” type beer on tap. I was able to enjoy a Yard’s [...]
