Posted on 08/15/2018 11:32:34 AM PDT by C19fan
Archaeologists have found traces of beer in Iraq that are super old, dating back 2,500 years to ancient Mesopotamia and the Babylonian Empire. While texts from those forgotten days speak of fermented drinks, this is the "oldest direct evidence" of beer discovered, Smithsonian reports. And now the archaeologists who discovered the traces are trying to replicate the recipe for us to enjoy in the modern era. Eons pass and civilizations fall, but beer is always good.
Elsa Perruchini, the lead author on the study announcing the discovery, used a process called gas chromatography, which has never before been used to identify beer residue in ancient remains. It allowed her to see past contamination like sunscreen from archaeologists working the dig to identify different compounds in the remains. Lo and behold, barley residue from beer was discovered in clay pots, as well as signs of fermentation.
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Vintage beer??? WOW.
If it tastes like Bud...
Couldn’t they just go to a bodega or a convenience store? I’m sure they could find some with dates close to that.
I would get my hopes up in the "enjoy" department.
The beer name options boggle the mind:
1. Rock of ages ale
2. Ancient brew
3. Medieval malt liquor
or the Tigris–Euphrates
or “hops up” !
4. Stone age pale ale
You win the internet today
*ping*
“And now the archaeologists who discovered the traces are trying to replicate the recipe for us to enjoy in the modern era. Eons pass and civilizations fall, but beer is always good”.
Stupid statements.
Advertising slogan: “Buy a 6 pack - Start a Civilization or a Party!”
I want to know what was used for fermentation? Did they purposely use yeast, or was it wild fermented?
I love science
It will have the distinctive taste of Natty Boh.”Oh boy, what a beer!”
Nice. :)
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