The original recipe called for hop bran, molasses, water and yeast, producing a drink with a relatively low alcohol content.
NEW YORK — A beer recipe handwritten by George Washington more than 250 years ago is enjoying a modern revival as America prepares to celebrate it. 250th anniversary Contents of the Declaration of Independence.
Washington’s handwritten recipe, titled “Making a Little Ale,” appeared in a military magazine and is now in the collection of the New York Public Library. historian says “Small beer” It is a low-alcoholic drink commonly consumed during colonial times.
according to George Washington’s Mount Vernonthe recipe was likely written around 1757 while Washington was stationed at Fort Loudoun, and may have served as a regular drink for the troops.
The original recipe called for hop bran, molasses, water and yeast, producing a drink with a relatively low alcohol content. Historians note that small bottles of beer were widely consumed in the 18th century and may even have occasionally been used in place of water among troops.
this new york public library A drink inspired by a Washington recipe has been recreated in partnership with New York City’s TALEA Brewing Company. This project is part of the library “250 Years: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” Program to commemorate the country’s 50th anniversary.
Rather than simply replicating this historic drink, TALEA worked with the library to create a modern interpretation called Liberty Lager. according to brewerya beer designed to respect Washington’s original recipe while catering to modern tastes.
ABC New York reports TALEA also produces limited-edition beers that more closely follow Washington’s original recipe, while Liberty Lager is a version intended for wider public consumption.
The library also produces Washington’s original handwritten recipes Available onlineas well as transcriptions that help modern readers decipher 18th-century handwriting.
Liberty Lager is expected to be available this summer at TALEA stores in New York City and at select retailers and restaurants.
