Goundie’s Old Monocacy Ale, is in the style of British Old Ales, using Floor malted Maris Otter malt , fire roasted Barley and a special ingredient called Essentia Bina ( which is a homemade Molasses),boiling over a fire for hours before setting the pot on fire ,this adds color and a peat like taste . Old Ale is a somewhat sweet, rich and full bodied Ale.
“Goundie’s Old Monocacy Ale,” adapted from historical recipes by award-winning amateur brewer Chris Bowen, was tapped July 16th at the Bethlehem Brew Works (corner of Main and Broad Streets). Sebastian himself was on hand to talk about the historic batch-ok, it was just Bowen dressed in historic garb to add another bit of authenticity.
NEW! Photos of the Exhibit on Chris Bowen’s Page
Here’s some of the news media and what they had to say:
The Intelligencer , the Express-Times article, the Express Times tasting notes, and a discussion on the Lehigh Valley Homebrewers.
To keep up with the ongoing exhibit, visit the Historic Bethlehem Partnership.
