Roman Beer Production in Britain 2000 years ago

It is believed that beer has been brewed in Britain for over 2,000 years, with evidence of this practice being found at a Roman site in Bedfordshire. The remains of a Roman malting oven and charred spelt grains were discovered during an excavation of the proposed A428 between the Black Cat roundabout and Caxton Gibbet. The grains were analysed and it was found that they contained enzymes which are necessary for the brewing of beer.

This is the first time that evidence of beer production has been found in Britain from the Roman period, and it provides insight into the lives of the people who lived there at that time. It is possible that the beer was brewed for personal consumption, or for sale at local markets, but either way, it is clear that beer was an important part of Roman life in Britain.

This discovery is significant as it provides a new understanding of the Roman presence in Britain, and how they interacted with the local population. It also highlights the importance of beer in Roman society, and its role in both everyday life and special occasions. This find is sure to be of interest to historians and archaeologists alike, and will help to shed new light on the Roman period in Britain.

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