A remarkable advertisement from 1801, advertises this inn for lease. It states that the building is up for lease beginning on St. Michael's Day (September 29). This information leads us to the conclusion that this inn had already functioned as a beer pub in conjunction with a contract with a brewery. A brewer's year ends on September 29 (St. Michael's Day), meaning that only at this point could a new (annual) contract for beer delivery be made.