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Cian: Reverted edits by Fufugirl18 (Talk); changed back to last version by Simoncursitor

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Reverted edits by Fufugirl18 (Talk); changed back to last version by Simoncursitor

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	Obviously, brewing still worked - mainly because the grapes often carried the wild yeasts upon them, but also because the residue of the previous brews would still be embedded within the grain of the oak casks.		Obviously, brewing still worked - mainly because the grapes often carried the wild yeasts upon them, but also because the residue of the previous brews would still be embedded within the grain of the oak casks.

	*Both [[Greek]]s and [[Roman]]s looked down on beer because they misunderstood the fermentation process. They considered [[Beer]] to be 'corrupted grains', while [[Wine]] was 'fermented grapes'. They did not recognize the commonality of alcohol between the two beverages and did not know the fermentation process for both involved yeast. {The Barbarian's ~~Barrage~~: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe}		*Both [[Greek]]s and [[Roman]]s looked down on beer because they misunderstood the fermentation process. They considered [[Beer]] to be 'corrupted grains', while [[Wine]] was 'fermented grapes'. They did not recognize the commonality of alcohol between the two beverages and did not know the fermentation process for both involved yeast. {The Barbarian's Beverage: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe}

	==General Brewing Technique==		==General Brewing Technique==

Fufugirl18 at 01:04, 27 April 2010

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	==The History of Brewing==		==The History of Brewing==
	Brewing was known to the early [[China\|Chinese]], the ~~African Americans~~, the [[Egypt]]ians and the Babylonians. As best as we can make out, most of these early brews involved thick porridge-like mixes of grain and water that had been left out for wild yeast. The resulting 'beer' was probably not particularly tasty, but '''alcoholic'''. Big news, but sadly came some of the worst hangovers of the ancient world.		Brewing was known to the early [[China\|Chinese]], the Mesopotamians, the [[Egypt]]ians and the Babylonians. As best as we can make out, most of these early brews involved thick porridge-like mixes of grain and water that had been left out for wild yeast. The resulting 'beer' was probably not particularly tasty, but '''alcoholic'''. Big news, but sadly came some of the worst hangovers of the ancient world.

	Beer tended to dominate cultures that lacked [[wine]] - the [[Roman]]s looked down upon those pesky barbarians who drank beer.*		Beer tended to dominate cultures that lacked [[wine]] - the [[Roman]]s looked down upon those pesky barbarians who drank beer.*

	It has only been relatively recently that the agent of brewing (~~cheetos~~) was actually understood to be any part in the brewing process at all. Many of the old recipes call for you to simply put the ingredients into a barrel previously used for the purpose and wait. It was not known what it was that magically caused the alcohol to form in the brew.		It has only been relatively recently that the agent of brewing (yeast) was actually understood to be any part in the brewing process at all. Many of the old recipes call for you to simply put the ingredients into a barrel previously used for the purpose and wait. It was not known what it was that magically caused the alcohol to form in the brew.

	Obviously, brewing still worked - mainly because the grapes often carried the wild yeasts upon them, but also because the residue of the previous brews would still be embedded within the grain of the oak casks.		Obviously, brewing still worked - mainly because the grapes often carried the wild yeasts upon them, but also because the residue of the previous brews would still be embedded within the grain of the oak casks.

Fufugirl18 at 01:01, 27 April 2010

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	==The History of Brewing==		==The History of Brewing==
	Brewing was known to the early [[China\|Chinese]], the ~~Mesopotamians~~, the [[Egypt]]ians and the Babylonians. As best as we can make out, most of these early brews involved thick porridge-like mixes of grain and water that had been left out for wild yeast. The resulting 'beer' was probably not particularly tasty, but '''alcoholic'''. Big news, but sadly came some of the worst hangovers of the ancient world.		Brewing was known to the early [[China\|Chinese]], the African Americans, the [[Egypt]]ians and the Babylonians. As best as we can make out, most of these early brews involved thick porridge-like mixes of grain and water that had been left out for wild yeast. The resulting 'beer' was probably not particularly tasty, but '''alcoholic'''. Big news, but sadly came some of the worst hangovers of the ancient world.

	Beer tended to dominate cultures that lacked [[wine]] - the [[Roman]]s looked down upon those pesky barbarians who drank beer.*		Beer tended to dominate cultures that lacked [[wine]] - the [[Roman]]s looked down upon those pesky barbarians who drank beer.*

	It has only been relatively recently that the agent of brewing (~~yeast~~) was actually understood to be any part in the brewing process at all. Many of the old recipes call for you to simply put the ingredients into a barrel previously used for the purpose and wait. It was not known what it was that magically caused the alcohol to form in the brew.		It has only been relatively recently that the agent of brewing (cheetos) was actually understood to be any part in the brewing process at all. Many of the old recipes call for you to simply put the ingredients into a barrel previously used for the purpose and wait. It was not known what it was that magically caused the alcohol to form in the brew.

	Obviously, brewing still worked - mainly because the grapes often carried the wild yeasts upon them, but also because the residue of the previous brews would still be embedded within the grain of the oak casks.		Obviously, brewing still worked - mainly because the grapes often carried the wild yeasts upon them, but also because the residue of the previous brews would still be embedded within the grain of the oak casks.

	*Both [[Greek]]s and [[Roman]]s looked down on beer because they misunderstood the fermentation process. They considered [[Beer]] to be 'corrupted grains', while [[Wine]] was 'fermented grapes'. They did not recognize the commonality of alcohol between the two beverages and did not know the fermentation process for both involved yeast. {The Barbarian's ~~Beverage~~: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe}		*Both [[Greek]]s and [[Roman]]s looked down on beer because they misunderstood the fermentation process. They considered [[Beer]] to be 'corrupted grains', while [[Wine]] was 'fermented grapes'. They did not recognize the commonality of alcohol between the two beverages and did not know the fermentation process for both involved yeast. {The Barbarian's Barrage: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe}

	==General Brewing Technique==		==General Brewing Technique==

Simoncursitor: Reverted edits by 213.239.218.131 (Talk); changed back to last version by Cian

2007-09-20T07:24:04Z

Reverted edits by 213.239.218.131 (Talk); changed back to last version by Cian

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	A word of warning: be careful if you use sterilisers that aren't specifically for brewing!		A word of warning: be careful if you use sterilisers that aren't specifically for brewing!

	You will be drinking this stuff later, and drinking bleach or other household sterilisation stuff is a Bad Idea		You will be drinking this stuff later, and drinking bleach or other household sterilisation stuff is a Bad Idea™.

			The only other thing to be careful about is bottling - read the page on [[glass grenades]] to get an idea of one of the more dangerous problems that can occur if you're not patient.

			== Topics ==
			=== Equipment ===
			*[[Brewing equipment]]

			=== Types of Brewing ===
			* [[Wine brewing]]
			* [[Mead brewing]]
			* [[Beer brewing]]
			* [[Alcoholic Infusion]] (legal liqueurs)

			=== Drinks ===
			* [[Mead]]
			* [[Wine]]
			* [[Beer]]
			* [[Spirits]]
			* [[Cider]] / [[Perry]]
			* [[Cordial]]

			=== Sources ===
			There are several period sources for information regarding brewing but as with recipes much of what is "known" about period methods is speculation. Most long works on the topics are [[Out of period]].

			Useful works include:
			* The [[London and Country Brewer]]
			* The [[Complete Joy of Home Brewing 3rd ed.]]

			== External Links ==
			* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=259 Atlantian A&S Links: Beverages, Brewing & Vinting]

			[[category:brewing]]
			[[category:arts]]

213.239.218.131 at 04:54, 20 September 2007

2007-09-20T04:54:49Z

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	A word of warning: be careful if you use sterilisers that aren't specifically for brewing!		A word of warning: be careful if you use sterilisers that aren't specifically for brewing!

	You will be drinking this stuff later, and drinking bleach or other household sterilisation stuff is a Bad Idea~~™.~~		You will be drinking this stuff later, and drinking bleach or other household sterilisation stuff is a Bad Idea

	The only other thing to be careful about is bottling - read the page on [[glass grenades]] to get an idea of one of the more dangerous problems that can occur if you're not patient.

	== Topics ==
	=== Equipment ===
	*[[Brewing equipment]]

	=== Types of Brewing ===
	* [[Wine brewing]]
	* [[Mead brewing]]
	* [[Beer brewing]]
	* [[Alcoholic Infusion]] (legal liqueurs)

	=== Drinks ===
	* [[Mead]]
	* [[Wine]]
	* [[Beer]]
	* [[Spirits]]
	* [[Cider]] / [[Perry]]
	* [[Cordial]]

	=== Sources ===
	There are several period sources for information regarding brewing but as with recipes much of what is "known" about period methods is speculation. Most long works on the topics are [[Out of period]].

	Useful works include:
	* The [[London and Country Brewer]]
	* The [[Complete Joy of Home Brewing 3rd ed.]]

	== External Links ==
	* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=259 Atlantian A&S Links: Beverages, Brewing & Vinting]

	[[category:brewing]]
	[[category:arts]]

Cian: Reverted edits by 60.190.243.173 (Talk); changed back to last version by KarenLarsdatter

2007-09-19T01:07:50Z

Reverted edits by 60.190.243.173 (Talk); changed back to last version by KarenLarsdatter

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	A word of warning: be careful if you use sterilisers that aren't specifically for brewing!		A word of warning: be careful if you use sterilisers that aren't specifically for brewing!

	You will be drinking this stuff later, and drinking bleach or other household sterilisation stuff is a Bad Idea		You will be drinking this stuff later, and drinking bleach or other household sterilisation stuff is a Bad Idea™.

			The only other thing to be careful about is bottling - read the page on [[glass grenades]] to get an idea of one of the more dangerous problems that can occur if you're not patient.

			== Topics ==
			=== Equipment ===
			*[[Brewing equipment]]

			=== Types of Brewing ===
			* [[Wine brewing]]
			* [[Mead brewing]]
			* [[Beer brewing]]
			* [[Alcoholic Infusion]] (legal liqueurs)

			=== Drinks ===
			* [[Mead]]
			* [[Wine]]
			* [[Beer]]
			* [[Spirits]]
			* [[Cider]] / [[Perry]]
			* [[Cordial]]

			=== Sources ===
			There are several period sources for information regarding brewing but as with recipes much of what is "known" about period methods is speculation. Most long works on the topics are [[Out of period]].

			Useful works include:
			* The [[London and Country Brewer]]
			* The [[Complete Joy of Home Brewing 3rd ed.]]

			== External Links ==
			* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=259 Atlantian A&S Links: Beverages, Brewing & Vinting]

			[[category:brewing]]
			[[category:arts]]

60.190.243.173 at 00:39, 19 September 2007

2007-09-19T00:39:11Z

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	A word of warning: be careful if you use sterilisers that aren't specifically for brewing!		A word of warning: be careful if you use sterilisers that aren't specifically for brewing!

	You will be drinking this stuff later, and drinking bleach or other household sterilisation stuff is a Bad Idea~~™.~~		You will be drinking this stuff later, and drinking bleach or other household sterilisation stuff is a Bad Idea

	The only other thing to be careful about is bottling - read the page on [[glass grenades]] to get an idea of one of the more dangerous problems that can occur if you're not patient.

	== Topics ==
	=== Equipment ===
	*[[Brewing equipment]]

	=== Types of Brewing ===
	* [[Wine brewing]]
	* [[Mead brewing]]
	* [[Beer brewing]]
	* [[Alcoholic Infusion]] (legal liqueurs)

	=== Drinks ===
	* [[Mead]]
	* [[Wine]]
	* [[Beer]]
	* [[Spirits]]
	* [[Cider]] / [[Perry]]
	* [[Cordial]]

	=== Sources ===
	There are several period sources for information regarding brewing but as with recipes much of what is "known" about period methods is speculation. Most long works on the topics are [[Out of period]].

	Useful works include:
	* The [[London and Country Brewer]]
	* The [[Complete Joy of Home Brewing 3rd ed.]]

	== External Links ==
	* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=259 Atlantian A&S Links: Beverages, Brewing & Vinting]

	[[category:brewing]]
	[[category:arts]]

KarenLarsdatter: Added external links (Atlantian A&S site)

2007-09-08T17:16:59Z

Added external links (Atlantian A&S site)

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	* The [[London and Country Brewer]]		* The [[London and Country Brewer]]
	* The [[Complete Joy of Home Brewing 3rd ed.]]		* The [[Complete Joy of Home Brewing 3rd ed.]]

			== External Links ==
			* [http://moas.atlantia.sca.org/wsnlinks/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=259 Atlantian A&S Links: Beverages, Brewing & Vinting]

	[[category:brewing]]		[[category:brewing]]

Sarah Van Der Goes: /* The History of Brewing */ fixed wiki

2007-07-10T14:38:18Z

The History of Brewing: fixed wiki

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	Obviously, brewing still worked - mainly because the grapes often carried the wild yeasts upon them, but also because the residue of the previous brews would still be embedded within the grain of the oak casks.		Obviously, brewing still worked - mainly because the grapes often carried the wild yeasts upon them, but also because the residue of the previous brews would still be embedded within the grain of the oak casks.

		⚫	*Both [[Greek]]s and [[Roman]]s looked down on beer because they misunderstood the fermentation process. They considered [[Beer]] to be 'corrupted grains', while [[Wine]] was 'fermented grapes'. They did not recognize the commonality of alcohol between the two beverages and did not know the fermentation process for both involved yeast. {The Barbarian's Beverage: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe}

⚫	*Both [[~~Greeks~~]] and [[Roman]]s looked down on beer because they misunderstood the fermentation process. They considered [[Beer]] to be 'corrupted grains', while [[Wine]] was 'fermented grapes'. They did not recognize the commonality of alcohol between the two beverages and did not know the fermentation process for both involved yeast. {The Barbarian's Beverage: A History of Beer in Ancient Europe}

	==General Brewing Technique==		==General Brewing Technique==

Cian: Reverted edits by 203.162.27.90 (Talk); changed back to last version by 157.127.124.15

2007-07-10T02:54:13Z

Reverted edits by 203.162.27.90 (Talk); changed back to last version by 157.127.124.15

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:54, 10 July 2007
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	A word of warning: be careful if you use sterilisers that aren't specifically for brewing!		A word of warning: be careful if you use sterilisers that aren't specifically for brewing!

	You will be drinking this stuff later, and drinking bleach or other household sterilisation stuff is a Bad Idea		You will be drinking this stuff later, and drinking bleach or other household sterilisation stuff is a Bad Idea™.

			The only other thing to be careful about is bottling - read the page on [[glass grenades]] to get an idea of one of the more dangerous problems that can occur if you're not patient.

			== Topics ==
			=== Equipment ===
			*[[Brewing equipment]]

			=== Types of Brewing ===
			* [[Wine brewing]]
			* [[Mead brewing]]
			* [[Beer brewing]]
			* [[Alcoholic Infusion]] (legal liqueurs)

			=== Drinks ===
			* [[Mead]]
			* [[Wine]]
			* [[Beer]]
			* [[Spirits]]
			* [[Cider]] / [[Perry]]
			* [[Cordial]]

			=== Sources ===
			There are several period sources for information regarding brewing but as with recipes much of what is "known" about period methods is speculation. Most long works on the topics are [[Out of period]].

			Useful works include:
			* The [[London and Country Brewer]]
			* The [[Complete Joy of Home Brewing 3rd ed.]]

			[[category:brewing]]
			[[category:arts]]