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>>>>Why ale? I'm sure that every culture has/had its own contribution on that score. Why, the ancient Egyptions used to drink their own brew. So that leaves only one - whisky.
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http://www.amazon.com/History-World-Six-Glasses/dp/0385660863/ref=sr_11_1/102-7181020-2082556?ie=UTF8&qid=1184261155&sr=11-1>
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That bit about the Arabs inventing spirits - I suppose al cahol is an Arabic word (along with al gebra, al chemy, et al)
I knew the Romans carried a very crude vinegary "wine" with them, for fear of the local water (suggested this is the "vinegar" the Roman guards gave to Jesus on the Cross).
Could be interesting, but I think I'll see if I catch it in a charity shop first. :-)
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