Many housewives and enslaved people in Colonial American brewed beer for home use during the 18th century. Using molasses wheat bran and hops to create what was commonly called small beer in 18th century Virginia, Master of Historic Foodways at Colonial Williamsburg, Frank Clark, offers brews a small beer recipe from Virginia’s first cookbook, The Virginia Housewife. During this demo, Frank will also discuss the brewing process and the roles of women and enslaved people who did this essential work during this historic period in American history.