Old-Fashioned Spruce Beer with Bark and Branches
Here’s a traditional 18th–19th century Quebecois spruce beer recipe based on historical methods (likely used by sailors, Indigenous peoples, and early settlers), using spruce branches, bark, and/or cones along with molasses. This recipe yields 1 gallon for authenticity and ease. Traditional Spruce Beer Recipe (1 Gallon) Ingredients: Method: Historical Notes & Adjustments: Modern Tweaks (If …