History of the Week

Alcohol History Links August 4 - 11
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Recipes

A new recipe book is out from Ron Pattinson!

The Lantern Tankard

Chronicaling the downfall and subsequent revival of the 10-sided mug from Britain.
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Softening Ivory with Beer

Your translation for the week! This time, Plutarch mentions (albeit in passing) how beer can be used to soften ivory.
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Origins of Brewers Yeast

An analysis of last year's paper from Gallone et al. on the genetic history of yeast.
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Adding Steam

Further research into the term 'steam', and its common usage during the 1800s.

Witches Brew

An interesting look into how Alewives might have aided into the development of the iconic 'witch' image. 
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Coaching Inns

A history of the coaching inns of Britain.
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