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The hops bines are out of the ground & the older plants are growing fast. At last I guess that it is finally Spring. Looking foward to the brewery's growers party.
After 2 years their brewing use would be very limited. They've most likely oxidized.
I'm not familiar with the WW2 beer ?? You'll have to educate me.
During the Second World War, more than 20,000,000 gallons of Canadian beer was shipped to the troops overseas. Canadian beer helped those on the front lines cope with the toughest conditions. Beer calmed the nerves, relaxed the body, and uplifted the soul. It built bonds between the fighting men and helped carry the Allied nations through the war and on to victory.
A funny side note, Canada's Prime Minister issued the 'Wartime Alcohol Beverage Order' which restricted domestic beer consumption during the war. This led to a nearly immediate black market and protest:
No other shortage brought more of an uproar during the war than the lack of beer. Canadians proved to be willing to put up with a virtual famine of other items. But the inability to get a glass of beer after finishing a day’s work was something that wartime workers and military men could not stomach. Their protests were many and often. In Vancouver, for example, angry shipyard workers threatened to boycott the sale of victory bonds if they did not get more of their favorite beverage. ”No Beer ”“ No Bonds” was their battle cry. Across the nation, wartime workers and veterans signed petitions to register their disapproval of the beer restrictions. Although the medium took many forms, the message was always the same: “We want more beer.”
I think the knick name was "Horse Pi.."Colorado Clyde said:This led to the American style of "light" beer, introduced by Budweiser.
Dragonsfire said:Hops are used in tea for calming and health benefits.
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