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Medieval malting upholds Bury St Edmunds brewing tradition

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:31:48 -0400

The archaeological discovery of a structure that is thought to be a medieval malting in Bury St Edmunds, England has added to the town's long-standing relationship with beer. Once the site of a wealthy monastery of brewing monks, the town now hosts the Greene King Brewery.

6th century presses from "holy wine factory" found near Mount Sinai

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:51:52 -0400

Egyptian archaeologists have discovered two wine presses dating to the 6th century which are believed to be from a factory which produced holy wine for export to Christians. The presses were found near the 6th century St. Catherine's Monastery on the Sinai Peninsula.

Pennsylvania may end "Beer Case Law"

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 19:05:39 -0500

Moderate drinkers at Pennsic take heart. The end of Pennsylvania's beer "case law," which requires purchase of an entire case of beer at a time, may be at hand.

SCA hinders mead's popularity, according to Slate article

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:14:48 -0500

Nicholas Day of Slate online magazine discusses the renewed popularity of mead among foodies and others interested in unusual alcoholic beverages, linking it to the current interest in bees and honey. The article quotes mead-maker David Myers who feels that the drink's popularity within the SCA is detrimental to increasing mead's commercial sales.

Gulf Wars XVII to feature Known World Party

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 16:29:48 -0500

Known World Party Steward THL Charles de Bourbon has announced that Carnivale in Venice, The Knowne World Party, will take place at the upcoming Gulf Wars XVII.

Popping the cork with style

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 14:09:47 -0500

Amaze your friends! Learn how to open a champagne bottle with a sword! No kidding, WikiHow has the instructions.

[EAS] Mudthaw

Fri, 4 Jan 2008 14:27:26 -0500

Start: 2008/03/29 - 10:00

End: 2008/03/29 - 22:00

Timezone: US/Eastern

description:
One and all are invited to attend the Barony of Settmour Swamp's 28th annual Celebration of the Thawing of the Mud. As always Mudthaw will feature a wide variety of activities: tournaments in Armored Combat, Rapier, and Youth Combat, Archery, Thrown Weapons, a brewing competition and an array of Fine Merchants. Mudthaw will again be held at the beautiful and spacious Salaam Shrine in Livingston, NJ.

Location:
Barony of Settmour Swamp (Livingston, New Jersey)

[NOR] Quest For Camelot

Thu, 3 Jan 2008 16:00:40 -0500

Start: 2008/05/15 - 12:00

End: 2008/05/18 - 12:00

Timezone: US/Mountain

description:
The Kingdom of Northshield and The Shire of Schattentor Invite you to Quest For Camelot May 15-18, 2008

The Nemo Guest Ranch in Nemo S.D. nemo@nemoguestranch.com

Come to the Black Hills this spring and join us in our Quest to make Camelot live again!

At Quest for Camelot, the New Kingdom of Northshield defends its borders against the incursions of the Outlands, Calontir, and Artemesia.

Location:
Shire of Schattentor (Nemo, South Dakota)

Guinness is good for you!

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:37:08 -0500

New research states that a pint of Guinness a day "may work as well as an aspirin to prevent heart clots that raise the risk of heart attacks," according to an article in the BBC.

[LOC] Rhythm & Brews Tourney and Feast

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:37:20 -0500

Start: 2008/02/16 - 12:00

End: 2008/02/17 - 12:00

Timezone: Australia/NSW

description:
Unto the populace of Lochac does Mordenvale extend its invitation to join in on our very first annual Rhythm & Brews Tourney and Feast.

Come along for a Rose Tourney to honour the time old court of love in a spectacular St Valentine's boast of chivalry and prowess.

Settle in for an evening of entertainment from the bawdy to the harmonic. Be refreshed by period beverages of the alcoholic and

Location:
Barony of Mordenvale (Kariong, New South Wales)

[NOR] A Shakespearean Twelfth Night

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:46:32 -0500

Start: 2008/01/05 - 11:00

End: 2008/01/05 - 23:00

Timezone: US/Central

description:
We would like to formally invite all of you to come and celebrate Twelfth Night with us! Included below are the details for the event. Also, if anyone would like to teach a class at this event, please email Ceindrech at chronicler@schattentor.org. We would love to have you share your talents and skills with us and the populace.

Site opens: Saturday January 5th, 2008 at 11:00 am

Location:
Shire of Schattentor (Rapid City, South Dakota)

Volunteers needed for International Mead Festival

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:42:45 -0500

The 2008 International Mead Festival will be held February 8-9, 2008 in Denver, Colorado, and volunteers are needed for jobs such as ticket-taking, judging etc. Pay? No formal pay, but you might get free mead!

International Mead Festival accepting entries for Home Mead Maker Competition

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 12:57:31 -0500

The International Mead Festival, which will be held in Denver, Colorado in February 2008, is accepting entries from home mead-makers until December 15, 2007.

[WES] Vinhold's All Hallows Feast

Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:55:58 -0400

Start: 2007/11/03 - 14:00

End: 2007/11/03 - 22:00

Timezone: US/Pacific

description:
Please come and join us for a gastronomic tour of late-period Spain, Galacia and Portugal. We will be holding a sotelties competition in the theme of 'Birds of the Knowne World', a cordials competition, and a competition to select the next Bard of Vinhold consisting of three pieces (a documented piece, a piece in documented style and a Masterwork of the performers best)!

When:
2pm-9pm November 3rd 2007. First course will be served at 3pm.

Location:
Barony of Vinhold (Napa, California)

Skorri makes mead

Sun, 9 Sep 2007 11:45:32 -0400

Skorri Einarsson shares his mead-making techniques in humorous how-to videos posted on YouTube.