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3catwoman3

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5. You are just upholding an ancient practice of beer for breakfast.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Sun Jun 8, 2025, 11:41 AM

Jun 8

From the web - Yes, it is true that beer or ale was commonly consumed for breakfast in medieval monasteries, and in medieval society in general.
Here's why:
"Liquid bread": Medieval beer, particularly "small beer," was considered a basic sustenance, a kind of "liquid bread," due to its carbohydrate content and nutritional value from the brewing process.

What did you do in the Navy?

And, Happy Birthday!