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Expert: - 9/15/2010


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I've written a book on ancient Egypt and their love of barley beer, made with no hops, no carbination. Do you know of any beer/ale on the market that would come close to what they drank?

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The closest commercially available beer of which I'm aware is "Midas Touch" from Dogfish Head. Here is their webpage:
http://www.dogfish.com/brews-spirits/the-brews/year-round-brews/midas-touch.htm

It's based on a recipe derived from the residues in drinking vessels from "the tomb of King Midas." But I think it may have grapes in it, too.

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