Pirates and Beer
In Medieval Europe there were Vikings like Godfried the Sea-king. He was granted a kingdom, a heap of gold, and the hand of the daughter of the emperor of those days, hoping he would stop his plunders . These type of men did not drink wine.
The pirates in these waters were true craft beer lovers. Ships laden with beer had the special interest of these folk. The famous pirate Stortebeker (meaning "empty the mug with one gulp" in Low German) got his name because it was said he could finish a large beaker of beer in one big swallow.
Beer city Hamburg got special privileges to handle the problem. The Hanseatic league was very much troubled by pirates and sent out a complete naval force to get Stortebeker. In 1402 he was beheaded in Hamburg.
In Medieval Europe there were Vikings like Godfried the Sea-king. He was granted a kingdom, a heap of gold, and the hand of the daughter of the emperor of those days, hoping he would stop his plunders . These type of men did not drink wine.
The pirates in these waters were true craft beer lovers. Ships laden with beer had the special interest of these folk. The famous pirate Stortebeker (meaning "empty the mug with one gulp" in Low German) got his name because it was said he could finish a large beaker of beer in one big swallow.
Beer city Hamburg got special privileges to handle the problem. The Hanseatic league was very much troubled by pirates and sent out a complete naval force to get Stortebeker. In 1402 he was beheaded in Hamburg.
Drunk Marinade MixSimply mix 4-5 TBLSP of Captain B's DRUNK MARINADE MIX with 2 TBLSP of olive oil and 12 oz of your favorite beer in an airtight container or sealable bag. (We recommend a wheat, amber or dark beer for the best flavor. We don't recommend one of the typical light beers, even if it is your favorite!) If you prefer not to use beer, use a dark soda in it's place. Place 2-3 lbs of steak in the container and marinade for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours. Remove from marinade and season liberally with Captain B's COFFEE RUB or your favorite steak seasoning. Grill to your desired taste and enjoy!
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Header image: The summary execution of Störtebeker, 1401; woodcut by Nicolaus Sauer from 1701