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Beer

The Medieval Life Saver You Never Knew About

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Ah, the Middle Ages—a time of knights, castles, and... questionable water quality? Yep! Drinking water was often a health hazard thanks to poor sanitation. But guess what swooped in to save the day? Beer! 


That's right—beer wasn’t just for fun; it was a safer, life-saving alternative to contaminated water. Here's why beer was medieval Europe’s go-to beverage:


Boil, Baby, Boil!

Forget filtered water, medieval folks brewed beer! The brewing process involved boiling the wort, which killed off those pesky bacteria and harmful pathogens. It was like nature’s built-in water purifier.


A Low-Alcohol Safety Net

Medieval beer was relatively low in alcohol, but it had just enough to stop bacteria from partying in your drink. It wasn’t a wild night out kind of beer, but it sure beat catching waterborne diseases!


Bonus Nutrition Points!

Beer didn’t just hydrate; it fed people too! Packed with calories, vitamins, and minerals, beer offered much-needed sustenance, especially during tough times of food scarcity.


Beer for Breakfast?

Yes, you read that right. Beer was so safe that people of all ages, even children, drank it daily. It was basically medieval Gatorade—part of meals and consumed regularly.


So, next time you sip a brew, remember—you’re tapping into a centuries-old survival technique that kept medieval people going when water just couldn’t cut it. Cheers to beer, the real MVP of the Middle Ages!

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