We’ve all become accustomed to thinking about beer as a somehow godly beverage. From songs to poems and TV series, our imagination is drawn to the image of ancient Gods supping gigantic steins of foamy ale while rolling the dice on the fates of us mere mortals.
Monks are certainly capable of concocting some of the best brews the world over.
Divine inspiration?
From the dawn of human history, beer and spirituality have gone hand in hand.
This supernatural side of one of the most common drinks in the world is frequently exploited in advertising, and very successfully. It’s an image that holds a tight grip on our imagination. As a matter of fact, one of the most famous commercial Danish beers takes its name from the Roman Goddess of Agriculture, Ceres.
The insatiable thirst of the Vikings, the adventures of ancient, globe-trotting heroes as they fought their wars, lusted over women, and drank copious amounts of beer.
Beer is still capable of leaving a mythical aftertaste in your mouth?
But seriously, what’s the deal with gods and beer?
Which beer would Thor drink today?
And why is beer such a godly matter?
We thought we’d guide you through some of the most famous beer legends, and help you choose the right mythical beers to please your inner god or goddess!
#1 An Otherworldly Beer…
Drinking beer often makes us forget our worldly troubles. But, according to a Celtic myth, beer might be capable of doing more than just that.
The protagonist of this myth is none other than the goldsmith to the Gods, the Tuatha Dé Danann, known by the name of Goibhniu.
Goibhniu is reportedly solely responsible for creating all of the Gods’ weaponry, specialising in forging swords that never miss their target. Along with his undoubtedly fruitful goldsmith business, mythology shows that he developed a keen interest in brewing. According to the lore, Goibhniu has a roadhouse in the Otherworld, the metaphysical dimension where the Gods and deceased live, where he brews a particular beer made out of a magical fruit. This beer is rumored to be able to grant whomever it drinks it immortality. But there’s more to it: this brew is capable of fully restoring the health of the drinker and making them indestructible in battle.
Not bad for homebrew, right?
An Immortal Beer…
If you want to feel the thrill of trying a beer that’s so good that could make you feel immortal and has a fruity character we have a long list of brews that will do the trick.
That being said, we would recommend Duchesse de Bourgogne, a Flemish red ale with persistent notes of dark fruit and caramel that will leave an incredible mystical aftertaste in your mouth while being extremely addictive.
If you feel like something with a more distinct fruit flavour, our suggestion would be to follow the legends and find a beer that incorporates the fruit of immortality. Luckily for you,we have it in stock! According to legends, the peach is known as the fruit of immortality, making Lindemann’s Pecheresse the perfect drink.
#2 A Beer For The Wisest …
We are all familiar with the fascinating – and intoxicating- figure of the Greek God of wine and ecstasy Dionysus. What you probabl