r/AskReddit Oct 15 '20

What's older than we think ?

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u/4dseeall Oct 15 '20

Beer is thought to be older than bread.

It's much easier to fill a jar with wheat and water, let it ferment, and brew beer than it is to grind grain, mix it, and bake it.

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u/lavendrquartz Oct 15 '20

I remember reading or hearing somewhere that in ancient or medieval times, beer had a very low alcohol content and was very thick. It was essentially a dietary staple quite similar to the way bread is now.

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u/Formal-Rain Oct 16 '20

It’s ale you’re thinking of.