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
