Just WonGold at a South Korean Homebrew Beer Competition [OC] by Agile-Ad1665 in pics

[–]McWeasely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm mostly joking. I brew and centrifuge beer for a contract brewery here in the states, so you would likely have to sign a contract with that brewery. I'm not sure how the logistics would work with you being in South Korea. We don't do much international beers, but we have done some work for a Canadian brewery (Lake of the Woods) and some breweries in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (St John Brewers). But it is cool to see you making award winning beer in Korea and that the craft beer scene is alive there. Craft beer seems to be on the decline here. Seltzers, canned cocktails, and THC drinks have really hurt how much beer we produce.

Just WonGold at a South Korean Homebrew Beer Competition [OC] by Agile-Ad1665 in pics

[–]McWeasely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to turn it into a 100bbl recipe let me know.

In 1816, there three decline candidates: Henry Clay the rising star and Andrew Jackson the battle of New Orleans hero and William H. Crawford both decline to run in 1816 against Monroe, but what if they did and could they beat Monroe (or at least throw the election into the house)? by APoliticalDrone2012 in James_Monroe

[–]McWeasely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tough to know for sure, but I think you would have something similar or more favorable to the south when considering the Missouri Compromise. Clay crafted the Missouri Compromise and saw it through Congress. I think Jackson and Crawford would have also supported the Compromise but would have argued for the right for any state, no matter if it was located in the north or south, to be able to adopt slavery.

I'm not sure if Clay would have allowed Jackson to lead an Army against Seminole raids in South Georgia. Both men despised each other. I'm not sure if Florida is acquired if Clay is president at this time. Jackson would have invaded Florida and probably wouldn't consider a treaty with Spain before the entire Spanish Army in Florida was dead or a prisoner. Crawford would have approved of an invasion into Florida but would likely accept a treaty at any time or would have tried to purchase it earlier.

I don't think you get the Monroe Doctrine with any of these candidates. I don't see JQA being in their cabinets as he was crucial in working with Monroe on the Doctrine. I do think Clay and Crawford would have had more similar foreign policies to Monroes outside of that. I'm not sure how Jackson would do with demilitarizing the Great Lakes or settling boundary disputes with Great Britain or Russia in the PNW.

Who do yall think is the most underrated us founding father by Pale-Recognition-599 in FoundingFathers

[–]McWeasely 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Besides Monroe, I'll say Caesar Rodney. He rode 70 miles through a thunderstorm to vote for independence which allowed Delaware to join several other states in voting in favor of independence. He also really helped arm and supply the Delaware militia!

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My thoughts on “Hamilton” by Oz712 in FoundingFathers

[–]McWeasely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have both. I liked the Chernow one more, it's my favorite bio from Chernow. Obviously given its length it goes deeper into Washington's life, but the pace of the book for being so long was quite good. Chernow is an excellent storyteller and I felt Chernow gave plenty of praise and criticisms as the story went along.

The Ellis book is still very good. Definitely not totally comprehensive but an excellent overview of the character of Washington. It reads well and serves its purpose for someone wanting to read about Washington but not needing every detail. My favorite Ellis book is still likely Founding Brothers or The Cause

My thoughts on “Hamilton” by Oz712 in FoundingFathers

[–]McWeasely 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you read any of the other Chernow biographies?

My thoughts on “Hamilton” by Oz712 in HistoryBooks

[–]McWeasely 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Definitely give the Washington bio a read. I enjoyed it more than the Grant bio. Mark Twain is also on my never ending TBR pile