by Portsmouth Historical Society | Apr 24, 2023
This event has been canceled due to the extensive repairs the brewery has been conducting since June.
Visit their website for information about when they will reopen.
Salty & Malty since 1623
When: Thursday, November 13, 5 – 7 pm
Where: The Portsmouth Brewery, 56 Market St, Portsmouth, NH
What: drink a limited-edition beer inspired by the Portsmouth ride of Paul Revere and participate in historical trivia and games
This beer is inspired by:
the Portsmouth Fires
A trio of 19th-century fires swept through downtown Portsmouth radically changing the cityscape. The Brick Act of 1814 was the direct response to these disastrous fires, attempting to limit the popularity of highly flammable wooden structures. Many of the downtown buildings you know today were built while the brick acts were in place.
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Apr 24, 2023
Salty & Malty since 1623
When: Thursday, November 16, 5 – 7 pm
Where: Earth Eagle Brewings, 175 High St, Portsmouth, NH
What: drink a limited-edition beer inspired by the Portsmouth ride of Paul Revere and participate in historical trivia and games
This beer is inspired by:
Paul Revere
Most people know about Paul Revere’s most famous ride to Lexington and Concord in April of 1775, but did you know that he set forth from Boston four months earlier to Portsmouth? He came with a warning about rising tensions between British regulars and colonists, specifically that the military may try to seize provincial powder stores at Fort William and Mary.
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Apr 24, 2023
Salty & Malty since 1623
When: Thursday, September 28, 5 – 7 pm
Where: Liars Bench Beer Company, 459 Islington Street #4, Portsmouth, NH
What: drink a limited-edition beer inspired by the Portsmouth Peace Treaty and participate in historical trivia and games
This beer is inspired by:
The Portsmouth Peace Treaty
This treaty formally ended the Russo-Japanese War. It was signed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, NH on September 5, 1905. President Theodore Roosevelt was instrumental in this treaty and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his efforts before and during the peace treaty, despite not being present in Portsmouth during the negotiations.
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Apr 21, 2023
Salty & Malty since 1623
When: Thursday, July 27, 5 – 7 pm
Where: Great Rhythm Brewing Company, 105 Bartlett St, Portsmouth, NH
What: drink a limited-edition beer inspired by the high-seas adventures of John Paul Jones and participate in historical trivia and games
This beer is inspired by:
John Paul Jones
A Scottish-born naval commander who fought for the United states during the American Revolution. He is often credited as being the “Father of the American Navy.” His famous ship the USS Ranger was built in the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and it is believed that he boarded here in Portsmouth at what is now called the John Paul Jones House.
by Portsmouth Historical Society | Apr 21, 2023
Salty & Malty since 1623
When: Thursday, June 22, 4 – 7 pm
Where: Loaded Question Brewing Company, 909 Islington St Suite #12 Portsmouth, NH
What: drink a limited-edition beer inspired by Seacoast Outright and participate in historical trivia and games
This beer is inspired by:
For 28 years, Seacoast Outright has been one of the only resources available to LGBTQ+ youth in the Seacoast area. Through educational programs, annual Pride celebrations, and youth support groups, their mission has always been to create a safe space for youth to explore the topics of gender and sexuality in a welcoming and understanding environment.
