The received wisdom is that beer was first "discovered" when grain stored for baking accidentally got wet.
Apparently, there's a contrary hypothesis that making beer was the initial impetus for cereal cultivation, and it's actually *bread* that was the by-product.
Both seem plausible, although I learned about the "booze first" theory from a buddy who worked in a brewpub, so he might be biased😃.
"For less hopeful but much funnier, I recommend This Book Will Save Your Life, by A.M. Homes, which was very funny, despite predicting the Malibu wildfires but at least a decade."
I loved this book. And I agree about the main character. If it wasn't Homes, I'd have never gotten past page one.
The received wisdom is that beer was first "discovered" when grain stored for baking accidentally got wet.
Apparently, there's a contrary hypothesis that making beer was the initial impetus for cereal cultivation, and it's actually *bread* that was the by-product.
Both seem plausible, although I learned about the "booze first" theory from a buddy who worked in a brewpub, so he might be biased😃.
Enjoy DON QUIXOTE!
Grapes will make wine without us. Cereal won't... beer can predate bread, but cereal mush and porridge turning into beer I can believe
"For less hopeful but much funnier, I recommend This Book Will Save Your Life, by A.M. Homes, which was very funny, despite predicting the Malibu wildfires but at least a decade."
I loved this book. And I agree about the main character. If it wasn't Homes, I'd have never gotten past page one.
What other books of hers have you read? I'm eager for more
I read The Safety of Objects a LONG time ago and loved it. Haven't revisited it, so you'll have to let me know if it stands up.
https://www.amhomesbooks.com/books/the-safety-of-objects#tab:slideshow
I'm from Philly, many wondrous visits to the Penn Museum. Thanks for sharing.