THE MAYFLOWER BEER RUN
At least according to one Pilgrim, the reason the Mayflower
stopped on the shores of Massachusetts rather than Virginia as they had originally planned was
because they were running out of beer. Beer was considered an important part of ones daily diet in those
days especially on long ocean journeys because it was less likely than water to be
contaminated.
When a storm blew the Pilgrims off course on their way to
Virginia, one Pilgrim entered into his journal "We could not take further time for further search or
consideration, our victuals being much spent, especially our beere.". As soon as the Pilgrims set foot on
land, they immediately got to work on a new batch of brew.
INTERESTING BOOKS ABOUT THE MAYFLOWER
The Mayflower and Her Passengers
. . . If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620
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