Wasn't just ale that they were serving! Moonshine was the easiest way to get
your corn crop to market. Distilling corn, rye and molasses played a big part
in financing the revolution. George Washington had a still and produced some of
the finest rye whisky in the colonies, didn't even leave you with a hangover!
From: "TurquoiseBee turquoi...@yahoo.com [FairfieldLife]"
<FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com>
To: FairfieldLife <fairfieldlife@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2015 7:41 AM
Subject: [FairfieldLife] The Colonial Tavern: Crucible of the American
Revolution
Wonderful article. If, like me, you have an affection for the notion of the
tavern, and some experience frequenting them. The idea that the beginnings of
America took place in dark taverns just rings completely true for me. OF COURSE
America as we know it was dreamed up in bars and taverns. As the author of this
piece says: "It’s not hard to imagine why a couple of ales could have played a
role in nudging along the idea of dressing like a Native American and dumping
some of the East India Company’s finest tea into Boston Harbor." :-)
The Colonial Tavern, Crucible of the American Revolution
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