Yeah beer can happen basically by accident, and once you’ve figured out how to brew on purpose you now have the reliable source of yeast you need for bread
The most popular theory I know of is that there were porridge jars that had encrusted yeast on them and that ancient people just thought they were magic and that porridge stored in those just turned into beer.
Yeah beer can happen basically by accident, and once you’ve figured out how to brew on purpose you now have the reliable source of yeast you need for bread
The most popular theory I know of is that there were porridge jars that had encrusted yeast on them and that ancient people just thought they were magic and that porridge stored in those just turned into beer.
Or they understood the residue made the difference. They weren’t stupid, and understanding cause and effect is kind of our whole deal as a species.