Ancient Beer, Just like the Celts Made

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Ancient Beer, Just like the Celts Made

Post by Seanstoppable » Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:28 pm

So, apparently an archaobotanist figured out the ancient celt recipe for beer. Apparently, all you need is a ditch, some barley seeds and some henbane.

Full article for those interested is available here.

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Re: Ancient Beer, Just like the Celts Made

Post by mr x » Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:54 pm

I have a ditch. :mmm:
At Alexander Keith's we follow the recipes first developed by the great brewmaster to the absolute letter. :wtf:

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Re: Ancient Beer, Just like the Celts Made

Post by Jimmy » Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:57 pm

hmm..maybe I will have to try this until my setup is complete :lol:

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Re: Ancient Beer, Just like the Celts Made

Post by derek » Sat Jan 15, 2011 8:46 pm

mr x wrote:I have a ditch. :mmm:
I'm a little short of henbane. :?
Currently on tap: Nothing!
In keg: Still nothing.
In Primary: Doggone American Rye Pale Ale

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Re: Ancient Beer, Just like the Celts Made

Post by mr x » Sat Jan 15, 2011 10:02 pm

...also known as stinking nightshade... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Does this ever sound tasty. :mmm: :mrgreen:
At Alexander Keith's we follow the recipes first developed by the great brewmaster to the absolute letter. :wtf:

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Re: Ancient Beer, Just like the Celts Made

Post by akr71 » Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:24 pm

This article talks about the same thing. It has a bit more info and talks about another site in Germany.
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