Recreating the simple, historic taste of Pennsylvania Swankey
Step into 1836 at Conner Prairie to discover how historical settlers brewed 'small beer.' This video explores an authentic recipe for Pennsylvania Swankey, shared by a historical interpreter in a living history setting.
Set within the interactive history of Prairietown at Conner Prairie in Fishers, Indiana, this episode features a demonstration of period-accurate brewing. Historical interpreter Kim McCann, portraying Martha Zimmerman, shares the specific recipe for Pennsylvania Swankey. The presentation also covers the preparation of Gruit, providing a window into the traditional beverage methods used in the early 19th century.
Source: "Pennsylvania Swankey" - An Easy Small Beer Recipe
