The myth of medieval beer over water.

The myth of medieval beer over water. Contrary to the popular belief that medieval people drank beer to avoid unsafe water, historical evidence suggests they were more than willing to drink water when it was clear and odorless. I admit that I’ve believed this claim uncritically in the past, though in my defense I thought it was true only in limited times/places. Not only does this debunk the idea of ubiquitous alcohol consumption for safety, but it also highlights that people knew the value of good water even in ancient times. ~ learn more