Beer – Interesting Facts 4 In olde England, town inns paid a government tax known as a ‘scot’ for serving beer. Beer lovers who left town to drink at rural pubs were said to be drinking ‘scot free’. Thanks, Matthew – http://www.FortyBeers.com More Interesting Beer Facts can be found here : http://www.fortybeers.com/category/beer-facts/ Check [...]
Beer – Interesting Facts 3 After consuming buckets of aul (or ale), the Vikings would head fearlessly into battle, often without armour or even shirts. In fact, “berserk” means “bare shirt” in Norse, and eventually took on the meaning of their wild battles. Beer Smarts Thanks, Matthew – FortyBeers.com
The Secret Life of Beer!: Exposed: Legends, Lore & Little-Known Facts Beer – Interesting Facts 2 In Medieval Europe, brewing and baking went together. Thus women were the first European brewers and were often called ale wives. Thanks, Matthew – Homebrew Recipes
Beer – Interesting Facts 1 The Code of Hammurabi of ancient Babylonia (c. 1750 B.C.) declared that a tradesman could be put to death for diluting beer. (And rightly so, I might add). Thanks, Matthew – FortyBeers.com
