Civil War Battle Beer

[Proud Alabamian]

I found this brief in the new issue of "America's Civil War" magazine interesting, but I fear that getting drunk on Antietam Ale might lead to the single bloodiest night of drinking in your life.

 

[Aussie Billy Sherman]

Looks good

 

[BrrrBRRRR]

Something to keep my husband quiet and entertained with. Great idea

 

[TinCan]

I know it could be dangerous by I will volunteer to test all these beverages.....I am not afraid, victory or death!

 

[Legion Para]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/blog...3c91f08-1228-11e2-be82-c3411b7680a9_blog.html



Civil War beer returns to market

By Linda Wheeler October 9, 2012

Monocracy Brewing Company in Frederick, Md. bottled its first batch of beer from a Civil War-era recipe in late September, and Antietam Ale is now ready for distribution.

Confederate infantry re-enactors eat supper at their camp during an event to mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Antietam September 15, 2012 in Sharpsburg, Maryland. (Alex Wong/GETTY IMAGES)

Eventually nine beers will be available to commemorate the sesquicentennial.

According to a story by Ike Wilson in the Frederick News Post, the National Museum of Civil War Medicine did the research and came up with a variety of historic recipes.

The label says, in part, "It is fitting for Antietam Ale to be a classic English bitter. The battle caused England to abandon its plan for mediation between the North and the South. As opposed to unwelcome mediation, this ale is well balanced and has a light hop and malty aroma. Ruby red in color and true to Civil War beers, it is lower in alcohol so more can be enjoyed."

The beer has yet to reach retail stores so the price to the public was not available. However, it is available on tap at Brewer's Alley in Frederick.

 

[Legion Para]