HERB - Timeline of Food

[Keith E. Brandt, M.D.]

>>  Does this mean that England didn't have beer before that date???? I 
>>  thought it was much older than that. Does anyone have any information?

On a related note, I've seen references to 'small beer' (which is listed as
being non-intoxicating) as a large part of the rations available to
monastics. However, no explanation as to what it is. Can anyone fill me in?


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