29 September 2012
As old as civilization, The keystone of community. Domestic fermentation, The lubricant of unity.
As soon as barley first was raised, Two purposes were found for yeast. Both beer and bread lent cause to praise A settlement with harvest feast.
The oldest writings ever found Include the taxes paid for beer. It's not worth keeping kings around Without a mug of frothy cheer!
Now, wine is older, that is true, For making it takes far less skill. Barbarians can stomp on fruit And wait a week to drink their fill.
But farming barley, making malt, Takes commitment to the land. Nomadic travels had to halt To build a beverage truly grand!
A Civilized Drink • Opuss № I