From Brewery Floor To Clarified Milk Punch: A Boozy Experiment With History

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A brewery table, a fresh blueberry wheat, and a glass of crystal-clear history—this session brings together live tasting and cocktail alchemy in the best way. We kick off with Blue Mitten, a wheat beer bursting with blueberry aroma and crisp grain, then pivot to the star of the night: a clarified milk punch that looks like water but drinks like velvet. Built on bourbon, black tea, fresh lemon, and a heavy simple syrup, the punch goes full science mode as citrus hits milk, curds form, and rough edges drop out. What’s left is satin-smooth, shelf-stable, and far too easy to sip.

We trace the lineage back to 17th‑century England and Benjamin Franklin’s own notes, then test how the method holds up today—on ice, with a lime squeeze, and under brewery lights. An accidental double dose of bourbon turns from panic to proof-of-concept as the tea’s tannin, lemon’s lift, and syrup’s body pull everything into balance. Along the way, we compare filtration tricks, from fine-mesh pre-strains to paper stages, and explain why Brita filters can strip flavor. If you’ve ever wondered how curds and whey can lead to clarity, this is your backstage pass.

Curiosity drives the rest. We map out spirit swaps—dark rum for molasses depth, brandy for orchard fruit, spiced rum for warmth—and tea and citrus riffs that change the nose without losing structure. The goal is a template you can take home: precise acid-to-milk ratios, patient settling, clean filtering, and a bottle that pours like a bartender’s secret menu. Stick around for the banter, brewery love, and a teaser for our upcoming Grand Rapids bourbon guest. If you’re into craft beer, classic cocktails, home infusions, or the satisfying click of a good process, you’ll leave ready to make your own batch.

If this gave you ideas, tap follow, share it with a friend who loves a project, and drop a review with your dream milk punch combo—we might build it next time.

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