Nova Scotia Archives
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Food, Drink and the Pleasures of Eating in Old-Time Nova Scotia
Ginger Beer Powders, Lemonade Powder, Soda Powders, Light Ale, Raspberry Vinegar, Ginger Ale, Hop Beer, Ginger Beer, Cider, Sprice Beer
The William H. Wiswell scrapbook includes "A few Summer Drinks" with recipes for ginger beer powders, lemonade powder, soda powders, light ale, raspberry vinegar, ginger ale, hop beer, ginger beer, cider, and spruce beer.
Date: ca. 1870
Reference: Wiswell Scrapbook Nova Scotia Archives MG 1 vol. 1148