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A ‘Date’ With Hummus: Israel Embraces Beer With Microbrew Twist
Al Alarabiya ^ | Tuesday, 29 September 2015

Posted on 09/29/2015 10:58:21 AM PDT by nickcarraway

Monday, 28 September 2015 In an industrial zone among the hills of Galilee in northern Israel, a ponytailed sociologist with an intolerance for gluten explained what he was up to: beer made with chickpeas and dates.

"It's a very Middle Eastern food," 52-year-old Bryan Meadan said of his gluten-free beer made with chickpeas, familiar to most through hummus and falafel. "Local beer with local products."

In the part of the world where Jesus is believed to have turned water to wine, enterprising Israelis are opting for beer – local, craft beer that often has a regional twist.

(Excerpt) Read more at english.alarabiya.net ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Food; Local News
KEYWORDS: beer; hummus; israel

1 posted on 09/29/2015 10:58:21 AM PDT by nickcarraway
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To: nickcarraway

I once tried an Israeli beer called He-Brew (not kidding!). It was the most bitter beverage I’ve ever choked upon.


2 posted on 09/29/2015 11:01:30 AM PDT by JimRed (Excise the cancer before it kills us; feed & water the Tree of Liberty! TERM LIMITS NOW & FOREVER!)
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To: JimRed

The He-Brew beers are actually made somewhere in New York, and yes, they’re awful (though some people seem to disagree). I’ve been to Israel a few times, but can’t say I’ve ever had an Israeli beer.


3 posted on 09/29/2015 11:05:25 AM PDT by Conscience of a Conservative
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To: stylecouncilor

Ping


4 posted on 09/29/2015 11:11:31 AM PDT by windcliff
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To: JimRed

[ I once tried an Israeli beer called He-Brew (not kidding!) ]

It may be bitter swill, but I love a great pun!


5 posted on 09/29/2015 11:16:47 AM PDT by GraceG (Protect the Border from Illegal Aliens, Don't Protect Illegal Alien Boarders...)
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To: nickcarraway

I’d love to try this guy’s beer!


6 posted on 09/29/2015 11:42:46 AM PDT by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra (Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
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