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Sketches from New York: entertainment in a lager beer saloon, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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Sketches from New York: entertainment in a lager beer saloon, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from New York: entertainment in a lager beer saloon, 1864. 'Lager beer proper is composed of malt, hops, and water...It is lighter than the beer of England, and has a bitter-aromatic flavour...A stronger kind of this beverage, called bock beer, is much indulged in by some of the steady old topers who frequent the beer gardens and saloons. This is of a more potent brewage than the ordinary sort, and its specific gravity is one third greater, as it has so much more of the malt ingredient in its composition. Bock beer is of a darker colour than the common lager...It takes its name from the frolicsome spirit supposed to be imparted by it to its imbibers, whose gambols remind the observant Teuton of those of the bock, or goat, a figure of which animal, engaged in sportive dalliance with a beer cask, is usually to be seen as a sign in places where this brewage is on tap...Another kind, much used in summer by the Germans in America, and more particularly by the Prussians, is that known as 'weiss bier,' or white beer. This is a light, frothy, beverage, brewed from one part of barley malt and five parts of wheat...because of the immense head of froth it carries, is drunk out of tall glasses resembling lamp chimneys'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Step back in time to 1864 with this print from Sketches from New York, showcasing the lively entertainment scene in a lager beer saloon. The creator of this piece remains unknown, but their depiction of the bustling atmosphere and unique beverages of the era is truly remarkable.
Intriguing details about lager beer are shared within the image, describing its composition of malt, hops, and water. Lager beer is noted for its lighter body compared to English beers, as well as its bitter-aromatic flavor profile. The print also delves into bock beer, a stronger variation that was favored by seasoned patrons frequenting beer gardens and saloons.
The illustration captures the essence of social gatherings in these establishments, where individuals indulged in various types of brews such as weiss bier - a light and frothy beverage made from barley malt and wheat. The playful reference to bocks or goats on signage adds a whimsical touch to the overall scene.
Transport yourself back in time through this historical snapshot of New York's entertainment culture during the mid-19th century. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of a bygone era with this fascinating print that offers a glimpse into the past.
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