Pickled at Eastern Market
I am a sucker for curing, brining, preserving, etc. So when I saw these babies at the Farmers Market, I had to stop and sample.
A Historical Brew
For you beer fans out there, Starr Hill Brewery in Crozet, VA is releasing its Monticello Reserve Ale on February 21. According to Business Week, the brew is said to be
inspired by what was produced and consumed regularly at Monticello. Brewing beer was among the plantation’s important activities, and the drink was one of the “table liquors” served with meals, Monticello officials said.
Starr Hill’s master brewer Mark Thompson will brew Monticello Reserve Ale using a combination of lightly hopped wheat and corn, as Jefferson did in his day. Local ingredients will be used, including some hops grown at Monticello.
I may tried a sample out the holding tanks, and from my experience it is very interesting. I am very anxious to try the final product.