SPRUCE BEER - Revision history

Randylyon at 02:41, 30 October 2018

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	It was known in colonial America according to Corun Hirsch who reported on the drinking habits of that time in his book '''Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England--From Flips and Rattle-Skulls to Switchel and Spruce Beer.''' (1) George Washington's troops at Valley Forge were issued a baked potato and a quart bottle of spruce beer. (2) Those intending to sell intoxicating liquors on the State Fair grounds in 1863 had to have a government license or pay a fine. "A person can sell rain water, river water, cistern water, spruce beer, lemonade, pop and such like mild things without a license. (3) In 1932 the ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'' offered the directions for making the drink along with others. Reading were asked to clip a coupon from the paper and send it to Dept. 194, Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. (4)		It was known in colonial America according to Corun Hirsch who reported on the drinking habits of that time in his book '''Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England--From Flips and Rattle-Skulls to Switchel and Spruce Beer.''' (1) George Washington's troops at Valley Forge were issued a baked potato and a quart bottle of spruce beer. (2) Those intending to sell intoxicating liquors on the State Fair grounds in 1863 had to have a government license or pay a fine. "A person can sell rain water, river water, cistern water, spruce beer, lemonade, pop and such like mild things without a license. (3) In 1932 the ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'' offered the directions for making the drink along with others. Reading were asked to clip a coupon from the paper and send it to Dept. 194, Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. (4)

	[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|~~right~~\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche around 1874-1875. His "spruce beer apparatus" was advertised for sale in April, 1880. (5)		[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche around 1874-1875. His "spruce beer apparatus" was advertised for sale in April, 1880. (5)

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Randylyon at 02:41, 30 October 2018

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	[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.		[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]
			[[Image:spruceb.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|1932 offer. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.

	It was known in colonial America according to Corun Hirsch who reported on the drinking habits of that time in his book '''Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England--From Flips and Rattle-Skulls to Switchel and Spruce Beer.''' (1) George Washington's troops at Valley Forge were issued a baked potato and a quart bottle of spruce beer. (2) Those intending to sell intoxicating liquors on the State Fair grounds in 1863 had to have a government license or pay a fine. "A person can sell rain water, river water, cistern water, spruce beer, lemonade, pop and such like mild things without a license. (3) In 1932 the ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'' offered the directions for making the drink along with others. Reading were asked o clip a coupon from the paper and send it to Dept. 194, Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. (4)		It was known in colonial America according to Corun Hirsch who reported on the drinking habits of that time in his book '''Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England--From Flips and Rattle-Skulls to Switchel and Spruce Beer.''' (1) George Washington's troops at Valley Forge were issued a baked potato and a quart bottle of spruce beer. (2) Those intending to sell intoxicating liquors on the State Fair grounds in 1863 had to have a government license or pay a fine. "A person can sell rain water, river water, cistern water, spruce beer, lemonade, pop and such like mild things without a license. (3) In 1932 the ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'' offered the directions for making the drink along with others. Reading were asked to clip a coupon from the paper and send it to Dept. 194, Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. (4)

	[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche around 1874-1875. His "spruce beer apparatus" was advertised for sale in April, 1880. (5)		[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche around 1874-1875. His "spruce beer apparatus" was advertised for sale in April, 1880. (5)

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	It was known in colonial America according to Corun Hirsch who reported on the drinking habits of that time in his book '''Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England--From Flips and Rattle-Skulls to Switchel and Spruce Beer.''' (1) George Washington's troops at Valley Forge were issued a baked potato and a quart bottle of spruce beer. (2) Those intending to sell intoxicating liquors on the State Fair grounds in 1863 had to have a government license or pay a fine. "A person can sell rain water, river water, cistern water, spruce beer, lemonade, pop and such like mild things without a license. (3) In 1932 the ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'' offered the directions for making the drink along with others. Reading were asked o clip a coupon from the paper and send it to Dept. 194, Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. (4)		It was known in colonial America according to Corun Hirsch who reported on the drinking habits of that time in his book '''Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England--From Flips and Rattle-Skulls to Switchel and Spruce Beer.''' (1) George Washington's troops at Valley Forge were issued a baked potato and a quart bottle of spruce beer. (2) Those intending to sell intoxicating liquors on the State Fair grounds in 1863 had to have a government license or pay a fine. "A person can sell rain water, river water, cistern water, spruce beer, lemonade, pop and such like mild things without a license. (3) In 1932 the ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'' offered the directions for making the drink along with others. Reading were asked o clip a coupon from the paper and send it to Dept. 194, Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. (4)

			[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche around 1874-1875. His "spruce beer apparatus" was advertised for sale in April, 1880. (5)
	[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche around 1874-1875.

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	4. "Ever Make It?" ''Telegraph-Herald and Times Journal'', August 21, 1932, p. 9		4. "Ever Make It?" ''Telegraph-Herald and Times Journal'', August 21, 1932, p. 9

			5. "Property Sales," ''The Daily Herald'', April 13, 1880, p. 2

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Randylyon at 02:21, 30 October 2018

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	[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.		[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.

			It was known in colonial America according to Corun Hirsch who reported on the drinking habits of that time in his book '''Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England--From Flips and Rattle-Skulls to Switchel and Spruce Beer.''' (1) George Washington's troops at Valley Forge were issued a baked potato and a quart bottle of spruce beer. (2) Those intending to sell intoxicating liquors on the State Fair grounds in 1863 had to have a government license or pay a fine. "A person can sell rain water, river water, cistern water, spruce beer, lemonade, pop and such like mild things without a license. (3) In 1932 the ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'' offered the directions for making the drink along with others. Reading were asked o clip a coupon from the paper and send it to Dept. 194, Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. (4)

	~~Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.~~

	[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche around 1874-1875.		[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche around 1874-1875.

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			Source:

			1. Locke, Michelle, "A Colonial Style Cheers to the 4th," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 25, 2014, p. 19

			2. "Plaster and Wax Tell Appetizing Tale of War," ''Telegraph-Herald'', September 23, 1928, p. 20

			3. "U. S. License," ''Dubuque Herald'', September 11, 1863, p. 4

			4. "Ever Make It?" ''Telegraph-Herald and Times Journal'', August 21, 1932, p. 9

	[[Category: Earthenware or Hollow Ware]]		[[Category: Earthenware or Hollow Ware]]
	[[Category: Brewing Company]]		[[Category: Brewing Company]]

Randylyon at 02:03, 19 May 2018

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	[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.		[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.

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	Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.		Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.

	[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche.		[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche around 1874-1875.

	[[Category: Earthenware or Hollow Ware]]		[[Category: Earthenware or Hollow Ware]]
	[[Category: Brewing Company]]		[[Category: Brewing Company]]

Randylyon at 16:00, 5 September 2016

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	[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.		[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.

Randylyon at 16:00, 5 September 2016

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	Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.		Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.

	[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|~~left~~\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche.		[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche.

	[[Category: Earthenware or Hollow Ware]]		[[Category: Earthenware or Hollow Ware]]
	[[Category: Brewing Company]]		[[Category: Brewing Company]]

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	Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.		Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.

	[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche.		[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche.

	[[Category: Earthenware or Hollow Ware]]		[[Category: Earthenware or Hollow Ware]]
	[[Category: Brewing Company]]		[[Category: Brewing Company]]

Randylyon at 15:59, 5 September 2016

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	[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.		[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages.

	Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.		Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.

	The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche.		[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche.

	[[Category: Earthenware or Hollow Ware]]		[[Category: Earthenware or Hollow Ware]]
	[[Category: Brewing Company]]		[[Category: Brewing Company]]

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	[[Image:sprucebeerjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Advertisement (1874) and earthenware bottle. Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]		[[Image:sprucebeerjm.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Advertisement (1874) and earthenware bottle. Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]
	[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.		[[Image:rosche2.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|The brewer's name is clearly seen through the glaze and on the unglazed bottle.]]
			[[Image:spruceb.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|1932 offer. Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]SPRUCE BEER. Spruce beer, a beverage flavored with the buds, needles, or essence of spruce trees, can refer to either alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Flavors range from floral, citrus, fruity, resinous and piney. It is believed this is due to the choice of spruce species, the season in which the needles are harvested, and the manner of preparation.

	It was known in colonial America according to Corun Hirsch who reported on the drinking habits of that time in his book '''Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England--From Flips and Rattle-Skulls to Switchel and Spruce Beer.''' (1) George Washington's troops at Valley Forge were issued a baked potato and a quart bottle of spruce beer. (2) Those intending to sell intoxicating liquors on the State Fair grounds in 1863 had to have a government license or pay a fine. "A person can sell rain water, river water, cistern water, spruce beer, lemonade, pop and such like mild things without a license. (3) In 1932 the ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'' offered the directions for making the drink along with others. Reading were asked o clip a coupon from the paper and send it to Dept. 194, Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. (4)		It was known in colonial America according to Corun Hirsch who reported on the drinking habits of that time in his book '''Forgotten Drinks of Colonial New England--From Flips and Rattle-Skulls to Switchel and Spruce Beer.''' (1) George Washington's troops at Valley Forge were issued a baked potato and a quart bottle of spruce beer. (2) Those intending to sell intoxicating liquors on the State Fair grounds in 1863 had to have a government license or pay a fine. "A person can sell rain water, river water, cistern water, spruce beer, lemonade, pop and such like mild things without a license. (3) In 1932 the ''Telegraph-Herald and Times-Journal'' offered the directions for making the drink along with others. Reading were asked to clip a coupon from the paper and send it to Dept. 194, Washington Bureau, 1322 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. (4)

	[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche around 1874-1875. His "spruce beer apparatus" was advertised for sale in April, 1880. (5)		[[Image:sprucebeer.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Photo courtesy: Jim Massey]]The only known company producing the beverage in Dubuque was operated by John Rosche around 1874-1875. His "spruce beer apparatus" was advertised for sale in April, 1880. (5)