Dive into a fascinating discussion with hosts and brewers exploring the rich history of American beer. From historic recipes to modern collaborations, this episode highlights the enduring spirit of brewing in the United States and the power of beer to connect communities and preserve tradition.

Key Topics:

• The revival of 18th-century brewing recipes, including Martha Washington's rules for brewing and hand-measured ingredients
• Collaboration between modern breweries like Dynasty, Mount Vernon, and Chilly Hollow to recreate historical beers
• The significance of local ingredients and sourcing authentic regional barley varieties like six-row malt
• The impact of historic hops such as Liberty and Cluster in recreating authentic colonial-style brews
• How breweries are making historic styles accessible today with modern techniques and styles like table beer
• The importance of community events, beer shares, and collaborations that celebrate American beer history
• The effort to release historic recipes online, encouraging breweries nationwide to participate in a movement honoring our brewing past
• The role of beer in cultural heritage, including its connection to the American Revolution and local history

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and social media shout-outs
 00:13 - Brandy's favorite DC IPAs and local beer shout-out
 01:00 - Mike shares about Dovetail Pills, brewed with German malt and hops
 01:21 - Announcement of Declaration from DC Brau, a 5% sunny pale ale
 01:45 - Favio Garcia introduces Eckhardt's Dark Czech Lager from Mike’s recommendation
 02:11 - Pete Jones discusses Music Remembered, a peach sour from Miesa Blenderie
 02:26 - Brandy raves about Miesa's smoked peach beer and its unique qualities
 03:16 - Transition to brewing at Chili Hollow in Berryville
 03:29 - Favio explains the brewing location and historic context of Chili Hollow
 04:13 - The collaboration with Chris Jakes and the history of Dynasty Brewing
 05:06 - Pete and Mike find and adapt historic recipes from 18th-century texts
 05:51 - Using Martha Washington’s cookbooks and historical measures in brewing
 07:14 - Converting old measurements and sourcing ingredients locally
 08:55 - Challenges of translating 18th-century brewing instructions and methods
 10:40 - Sourcing historical yeast strains and malt varieties (like six-row barley)
 13:15 - The history of collaborations between Lost Lodgers and breweries like Rocket Frog and Quattro Goombas
 14:44 - The inspiration behind brewing historic pale ales and bitters
 15:35 - Partnership with Mount Vernon and the importance of local ingredients
 16:02 - How historical recipes are adapted to modern brewing and local ingredients
 17:02 - Celebrating five years of collaboration with Mount Vernon and local breweries
 18:01 - The significance of recipes like Virginia Porter and the influence of colonial brewing laws
 19:08 - Innovating with ingredients like rosemary and making historic styles accessible
 20:01 - Pete’s longstanding partnership with Right Proper and their historic brewing projects
 21:15 - The enduring timelessness of brewing heritage and the importance of community support
 23:48 - Celebrating new breweries and the future of American beer including the first woman and Black-owned brewery in DC
 26:49 - The cultural and historical importance of styles like table beer and the diversity of brewing traditions
 33:46 - The ongoing project of releasing historic recipes and engaging breweries nationwide
 34:33 - The significance of hops like Liberty and the collaboration with regional hop growers
 36:11 - Closing remarks and encouragement to support local breweries and historical brewing initiatives

Resources & Links:

• Dynasty Brewing
• Chilly Hollow Brewing
• Lost Lagers
• Right Proper Brewing
• Wheatland Spring

Additional:

• Stay tuned for the online release of historic recipes from Martha Washington and others—encouraging a broader movement to brew and celebrate America's brewing past
• Join the upcoming beer share event at Franklin Hall on June 18th and participate in the Land Beer Fest trip

Cheers to celebrating history through beer and supporting local, heritage-driven brewing initiatives!

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