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AAB 094: 18th Century Beer: How The Colonists Shaped American Beer
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- All About Beer
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- Jul 6, 2026
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- 4236
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Summary
Beer has been an important staple of humanity for millennia. But how was beer important to the American colonists starting a new life in a distant place? The colonies lacked the comforts and foods of their homeland. How did they adapt and through this adaptation, change the drink they loved so much? In this episode, we'll talk to British food historian Marc Meltonville about myths, foods, and brewing/distilling in both England and the newly formed United States. We'll also speak with Genesee Country Village and Museum senior director Brian Nagel and Rohrbach Brewing Co president Joel Will about their collaboration to brew 18th and 19th-century beer recipes to keep these interesting beer styles alive today. This is the perfect episode of the podcast for this month as the United States celebrates its 250th birthday! This Episode is Sponsored by: Hopsteiner Let’s talk brewhouse efficiency: Replacing pellet loads with Salvo cannot only boost aroma density, but reduce trub load and increase beer wart. Seems like simple math, but if it is still not obvious— replacing pellets with Salvo can give you MORE BEER per batch with BETTER brewhouse efficiency. Salvo —designed for brewers who are tired of sacrificing yield for aroma Explore flavor solutions at shop.hopsteiner.com . Escarpment Laboratories Tired of inconsistent fermentations and off-flavors in your beer? It’s time to strike back with Yeast Lightning Nutrient from Escarpment Labs. Unlike generic nutrients, Yeast Lightning is a balanced blend containing bioavailable zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins designed specifically for beer yeast. It’s been proven to shorten fermentation times and improve final beer flavor. Plus, it helps you get more generations out of your yeast, saving you money on every batch. Whether it's a dry-…