Iron Age Homebrew

[Paisano]

It was apparently smokey and sour:
http://news.discovery.com/archaeology/iron-age-beer-celtic-brewery-110118.html#mkcpgn=rssnws1

 

[fretsforlife]

Hmmm, interesting. The first thing I thought was, "we need to get our hands on some of this so-called 'Henbane' plant." Haha!

 

[Paisano]

In checking out info on henbane (which can apparently be lethal in high doses), I came across this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruit

 

[macsyrinx]

Iron Age Beer-Making Operation Discovered

http://news.discovery.com/history/beer-making-brewery-france-110615.html

 

[unionrdr]

So,a dark caramel sour? Hmmm...

 

[JetSmooth]

Didn't the last issue of BYO have an article on that and how someone tried to recreate their brew?

Didn't check the link yet, I'm on the train, but IIRC it was a great read.