"Pennsylvania Swankey"

[Eleanor Rose]

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I came across this video of Prairietown, part of Conner Prairie Interactive History Park in Fishers, Indiana. I hope you'll enjoy seeing one of the wonderful historical interpreters share the beer recipe for "Pennsylvania Swankey", as well as a recipe for "Gruit".


http://www.townsends.us/blog/pennsylvania-swankey/

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

I saw this on Facebook!
I used to make my own beer, but, sadly, I stopped when I started Civil War reenacting........
All winter long, I have been thinking of starting up my "operations" again.....I need to get off of my lazy fanny, buy ingredients, and start back up!
Thanks for sharing!

 

[captaindrew]

That was interesting Ellie. Hey @Albert Sailhorst I received your book the other day and have already picked out a few recipes I'd like to try. Have you guys ever seen any of the "Taste of History" programs? The chef of the City Tavern in Philadelphia cooking colonial recipes over an open fire. One of my cable channels was carrying for a while, very interesting. Can find them on youtube.

 

[nitrofd]

I saw this on Facebook!
I used to make my own beer, but, sadly, I stopped when I started Civil War reenacting........
All winter long, I have been thinking of starting up my "operations" again.....I need to get off of my lazy fanny, buy ingredients, and start back up!
Thanks for sharing!

I know i'm not going to brew my own beer,but is there really a difference in it except for trying different flavors.

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

That was interesting Ellie. Hey @Albert Sailhorst I received your book the other day and have already picked out a few recipes I'd like to try. Have you guys ever seen any of the "Taste of History" programs? The chef of the City Tavern in Philadelphia cooking colonial recipes over an open fire. One of my cable channels was carrying for a while, very interesting. Can find them on youtube.

Thanks! Glad you have found some recipes to try! Let me know how they turn out!
Yes, the "Taste of History" show is interesting! I will have to watch a few more episodes on YouTube!

 

[Albert Sailhorst]

I know i'm not going to brew my own beer,but is there really a difference in it except for trying different flavors.

To me, there is a difference. You can control flavor, alcohol content, etc. AND it is cheaper! I can make 5 gallons of beer, about 2 1/2 cases, for around $20.

 

[Ole Miss]

I buy my American beer at the grocery store and support the American economy!

• Yeast is grown in laboratories staffed by American workers!
• Malt and Hops are grown by American farmers, picked and prepared for shipping!
• The grains are picked and shipped by Trucks, driven by American Truckers, who carry the product to the breweries!
• Breweries, staffed by American workers, prepare the mash, boil the wart and then fermenting the wart by adding yeast!
• The precious nectar is bottled and aged at the brewery by American workers!
• Then Trucks, driven by American truckers, pick up the finished product and take it to market!
• Stores, staffed by American workers, handle, market and then sell the final product to American consumers!

Regards
David
PS Of course when it comes to home grown vegetables then none of the above applies!!!

 

[mofederal]

I tend to buy my beer, owned by an American brewery. I won't touch any Imbev products. It is nice to hear of people still making their own beer. I buy only American made beer.

 

[Deleted User CS]

Eleanor. Thanks for sharing this rather unique and interesting video on the libation known as Pennsylvania Swankey, something I never heard of before until now. I am not much of a beer drinker but I do like to use beer and other alcoholic spirits in my food preparation. Nevertheless, Cheers and Bottoms Up!!! David.

 

[Ole Miss]

I like Yuengling and River Ale produced by Yalobusha Brewing a North Mississippi craft beer. Like Mofederal I dislike Bud in any form.
Regards
David

 

[Eleanor Rose]

I like beer. It's strange. My father loved it his whole life. My mother abhorred it (cursed at my father for drinking it) and I avoided it like the plague for years. Now I find there are some foods that nothing else tastes quite as good with and an iced cold beer is hard to beat on a hot Southern afternoon. I'm actually more apt to order a beer than my distinguished hubby, @Southern Unionist.

As for my beer preferences, they're random, but generally always light beer choices. I can't claim loyalty to just American brands. I actually dislike the watered down taste of Bud Light so I generally lean towards Miller Lite. My favorites include Yuengling, Amstel Light and Stella Artois.

Breweries and beer tastings are quite popular in NC and I always enjoy going to a bar and sampling the local brews. I'm drawn to the ones with the crazy names, some of which our CWT sensors would not approve.

 

[donna]

Conner Prairie is wonderful place to visit. We been several times. I have posted on some their recipes.