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BEER

Wild ales have been around since the beginning of beer. When sweetened water was exposed to natural yeast in the air, fermentation occurred, and the resulting liquid was found to have a pleasing effect on the drinker. Over the centuries since, recipes have been developed, yeast strains have been identified and harvested, and beer has emerged as the beverage we know and love today.

If a brewer chooses to reuse barrels for aging these beers, a distinct house culture develops.

The majority of the beer brewed around the world is done

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