Science on Tap: Beer! - Fort George Brewery

Come join Jack Harris and the Fort George crew as he explains how beer started the Industrial Revolution… and other things.

Jack will be speaking through the arrgghhh of a 19th Century Sailor as he explains how beer was made, served and consumed before the time of refrigeration. From on board sailing vessels, to the ports, and bar-rooms, beer was slowly emerging as a packaged product on the brink of the American Industrial Revolution.

The Taproom is now open at 3:00 on Thursdays! This just in: This is the last Science on Tap of the Summer, and featuring the best subject, BEER! See you Thursday-
Cheers-

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