June

Pigor Mortis
A.B.V. 4.5%

The territorially disputed island of San Juan on the USA/Canada border, was peacefully inhabited by both US & British settlers until 15th June 1859, when Lyman Cutter shot Charles Griffiths' pig for raiding his potatoes.

The ensuing dispute escalated to the point where by August 10, 1859, 461 Americans with 14 cannon were opposed by five British warships mounting 70 guns and carrying 2,140 men.

Not until 1872 was the situation resolved in favour of the USA. To this day the event is commemorated by the flying of the Union flag at the Briish camp site in Garrison Bay

Hops used are USA Warrior & Jaryllo v English Challenger.