The Other Reformation: How Martin Luther Changed Our Beer, Too

Gruit is a catchall style that can encompass any beer made with a single variety or blend of herbs in place of hops. These beers were brewed in Northern Europe in some form perhaps as early as 5,000 years ago. A wide variety of botanicals were used as bittering agents, flavorants, and preservatives in these beers, including rosemary, juniper, and sage. In addition to grains, these beers would contain a large amount of adjuncts such as honey and fruit.

Along with religion, the Protestant Revolution changed beer as we know it today. Who knew the two were intertwined?

This week, more beer...that is a good thing.

TTFN, Fred. 

Quote of the week: "Mistakes, obviously, show us what needs improving. Without mistakes, how would we know what we had to work on?" - Peter McWilliams (American self-help author, 1949 - 2000)

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