All of these links were checked and current as of September 18, 2014. We were going to copy the pertinent laws here, but they can be long and there are many clauses that may or may not be of interest to SCAdians – many have to do with the sale of alcohol, which is not…
Author: Elspeth
Exotic Herbs and Spices
Our medieval recipes call for some interesting ingredients. Galingale? Grains of paradise? Here are some helpful vendors who will a) know what they are and b) probably have them for sale. Asian markets often have our ingredients. If you don’t live near one, reach out to a fellow SCAdian who does. Nota bene: investigate your…
Books
Secondary Sources: Secondary sources are less easily defined than primary sources. Generally, they are accounts written after the fact with the benefit of hindsight. They are interpretations and evaluations of primary sources. Secondary sources are not evidence, but rather commentary on and discussion of evidence. However, what some define as a secondary source, others define as…
Notes from Lord Brynjolf’s First Guildhall meeting
Sept. 13, 2014: Guildmaster Lord Brynjolf Rauðskegg held a Guild Moot at Battle on the Bay in Storvik. Please feel free to share this with anyone you think would be interested, including local branches and households. Also, keep in mind that no decisions on any subjects are being made until we’ve had a few more…
Brewing Classes
Brewing classes: let’s have more of ’em! Between us all we have a LOT of expertise in both period brewing techniques and history. Let’s think about where we can share…here are some things to think about when planning a brewing-related class: Does the site permit alcohol? Many K-12 schools and some churches don’t even allow…
Inter Kingdom Brewers Guild (IKBG)
The Inter Kingdom Brewers Guild is not your average SCAdian brewers guild. For one thing, it crosses boundaries, with aspirations to represent every kingdom in the SCA. For another, they don’t do A&S – IKBG is brewers getting together to share brews and knowledge. Even when they have competitions, IKBG’s focus is on “the beverage…
Roundtables
A roundtable is an opportunity for brewers to bring beverages they’ve made, talk about the brewing process, and receive feedback and honest evaluation from their peers. They tend to be informal, friendly events, and it’s fun to see what other brewers are working on. Tact, thoughtfulness, and expertise are on deck at a roundtable –…
Largesse – so what have you brewed for Atlantia lately?
Not to brag, but we’re a pretty generous lot. It’s not unusual to see bottles of beer, mead, braggot, wine, or pyment included in Royal gift baskets, or as part of a Baronial feast. Guildmembers set up a bar near the feast pavilion on a couple of special occasions, carding and pouring for a couple…
People to know in the Guild
Here are some folks in the Guild you might want to know. You can call on any of them if you have questions about the Guild. Look for someone close to your location for questions about local brewing activity. PHOTOS will be posted as I get them – Sorcha Guildmaster Lord Brynjolf Rauðskegg …