BrotherBock
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I've decided to try to make an authentic (as close as possible) ale from the 1790-1805 time range. I have a cousin, a bit of a historian buff, who is interested. I've done some preliminary research and found that Porters were imported from England around the 1770's but didn't catch on. Then I read that George Washington had a "buy american" campaign of sorts, in which he would only buy american made porter. So perhaps porters were more popular by then. I also know that Philadelphia was an epicenter of brewing at that time and would gain influences from German brewing traditions during the 1800's (like lagering).
Does anyone have any other information that may help me design a brew for my cousin? What were some breweries back then? What did they brew? What styles were popular then? What hops were being used? Spices? Malt varieties? Anything is helpful. I may have to contact a historical society.
Does anyone have any other information that may help me design a brew for my cousin? What were some breweries back then? What did they brew? What styles were popular then? What hops were being used? Spices? Malt varieties? Anything is helpful. I may have to contact a historical society.