Brewing and Vinting

Creation of wine, beer, ale, and other alcoholic beverages.

War of the Trillium Photos

Submitted by eirik on Fri, 2005-07-22 08:52
Lord Eirik Andersen has posted photos from the first ever War of the Trillium in Ealdormere.

Call for Teachers and Presenters: Middle Kingdom Cook's Symposium 2005

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005-06-24 13:55
Mistress Siobhan is looking for instructors for the upcoming Middle Kingdom Cook's Symposium which will be held December 3, 2005 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Middle Kingdom Cook's Symposium 2005

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005-06-20 10:13
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The Barony of Andelcrag invites you to join cooks, researchers, farmers, herbalists, toolmakers, food aficionados, gourmands and interested bystanders to a Cook's Symposium scheduled for December 3rd, 2005.

New York SCAdian's meadery reviewed in NY Times

Submitted by Justin on Thu, 2005-06-02 08:15
NY Times food critic Florence Fabricant reviews several NYC-area food and beverage establishments, including one where the proprietor is a SCAdian mead brewer named Magnus.

Long Island Meadery

Submitted by Justin on Wed, 2005-06-01 10:09
Long Island Meadery is run by Lord Magnus (mka Paul Holm), a SCAdian brewer from the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn in the East Kingdom. Among his other accomplishments, Magnus has been the keynote speaker at the New York City Homebrewers' Guild in May 2005.

National Geographic: Antibiotics in African Beer Gave Health Boost

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005-05-26 15:35
A new study of the bones of 4th century Nubian people from the Sudan in North Africa leads experts to speculate that their beer may have had antibiotic properties.

Slainthe! Ale and Beer in History

Submitted by Aoife on Sat, 2005-05-21 08:21
Benjamin Franklin said, "Beer is proof that God wants us to be happy." He's a little out of period for us, but he had the right idea! This week, Aoife brings us a keg of links about that wonderful golden-brown liquid and its relatives.

Brewing Ancient Beer

Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005-04-22 07:54
Chicago's Oriental Institute is presenting an unusual program: "Brewing Ancient Beer," a three-part seminar on the techniques used to brew the "beverage of the people."

Games & Galliards XII: Wintering Over In The Castle

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2005-01-05 12:48
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The Shire of Hartshorn-Dale invites you to join us on Saturday, March 12, 2005 for a day of period pastimes, fabulous food and delightful dances!

Beer Museums Combine Taste and History

Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2005-01-04 13:16
Looking for unique tourist opportunities when traveling internationally? Try visiting a beer museum.

Geology Key to Great Beer

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-12-23 16:02
A new theory accounts for the differences in the flavor of beer. It all has to do with rocks.

Evening Star: Roman Brewery Timbers Displayed in Ipswich

Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2004-11-27 16:03
Timbers from a 2nd century Roman brewery have been returned to England and are now on display in an Ipswich museum.

Le bon vin fait le bon barde

Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2004-11-01 12:52
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The Shire of L'ile du Dragon Dormant presents "Good Spirits Make For A Happy Bard" Saturday November 20, 2004.

Was beer really the staff of life?

Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2004-10-14 15:55
Carrie Lock of Science News looks at the history of beer and breweries from ancient times to the present.

Cour d'Amour

Submitted by Evelun on Wed, 2004-09-08 05:09
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The valiant Lancelot du Lac calls all gentle lords and ladies to tourney at his castle, Joyous Garde. Guinevere, the Queen of Love, and her ladies gallery will judge who is most chivalrous among those who test their skills within the lists and upon the field of battle. Come all those who would sit at the Round Table and meet in honorable combat to decide who will win the day: Arthur or Lancelot.

Silver Pass IX

Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2004-08-04 14:05
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Good citizens of the Known World, here is news for the dancers, drummers and brewers among our populace. Silver Pass IX will take place September 3-6, 2004 in the Shire Rio de Las Animas, Kingdom of the Outlands.

1,000-Year-Old Brewery Unearthed

Submitted by Gracey on Sat, 2004-07-31 16:02
U.S. researchers have unearthed what they say may be the oldest known brewery in the Andes, a pre-Incan plant at least 1,000 years old that could produce drinks for hundreds of people at one sitting.