Comments by "Evan" (@MrEvanfriend) on "Making 400 Year Old Buttered Beere" video.

  1. Nobody drank lager or porter in Tudor England - neither style had been invented. Porter became popular in the 18th century, and lager, which uses a different yeast variety than ale and is cold stored for several weeks, wasn't invented until the 19th century. Furthermore, modern malting techniques are very different than those of the distant past, which leads to modern beer being, for the most part, very different than in Tudor era England. Also, hops were only just beginning to become popular as a beer flavoring at the time. Most beers were instead flavored with a gruit, which is a mix of different herbs that can vary wildly. If you want a modern approximation of historical ales, they are available, though not easy to find. Or you can always brew your own. Brown malt and smoked malt are your friends if you do. - a professional brewer
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