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Contents:
Sulfur Smell (Chuck Petersen)
Beer in the Bible ("Michael P.Thompson")
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Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:31:38 -0700
From: Chuck Petersen <hopman at opusnet.com>
Subject: Sulfur Smell
Rowan
The sulfur smell is common on several yeasts during fermentation
and will go away as the yeast reabsorbs chemicals as it completes it's
fermentation. If the smell lingers after fermentation is complete that
may be a problem but it usually subsides.
Chuck Petersen
Deer island, Oregon
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Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2010 15:32:55 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Michael P.Thompson" <thompson at ecentral.com>
Subject: Beer in the Bible
When I was growing up, it was considered sinful for Christians to
drink beer, and so, when I dedicated my life to the Lord, I became a
teetotaller. However, I noted that the Bible does not condemn
drinking per se, but drunkenness and out-of-control intoxication.
Solomon in the Proverbs warns against the dangers of mixed drinks and
strong liquor. Paul writes to the Ephesians to avoid being drunk with
wine, which he describes as "dissipation."
On the other hand, we have a clear example of Jesus turning water
into very good wine at a wedding feast, and the same Paul advises
Timothy to drink a bit of wine now and then for health reasons. It
does not appear that alcohol was considered sinful by the Biblical
writers in the same way as my peers in a small Colorado farming
community. But beer seems to gain no mention at all.
At least that's what I would have thought before I read a fascinating
article in Biblical Archaeology Review for September/October 2010
(Did the Ancient Israelites Drink Beer? by Michael M. Homan). It
would appear that the lack of prominent mentions of beer in the Bible
are due far more to the inadequacies of translation than lack of
mention by the Bible itself.
In the article, Mr. Homan cites several mentions of beer, brewing and
a popular beer culture in ancient times, which are reflected in the
Biblical record. He even gives a recipe for ancient beer as brewed in
Bible times. Apparently, they made barley into cakes, which were
soaked in water and fermented. The similarities to bread-making have
obscured the references to beer in most modern translations.
I found especially fascinating his take on the popular quote from
Ecclesiastes, "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it
after many days. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou
knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth." Ecclesiastes 11:1, 2,
KJV.
Mr. Homan's take on this passage is:
Throw your bread upon the face of the water, because in many days
you will acquire it. Give a serving to seven and also eight,
because you do not know what evil will be upon the land.
(Ecclesiastes 11:1-2)
I believe this is a reference to the cakes of bread used in ancient
beer production, as noted earlier. Cast your bread upon the water
and it will return as beer. Much like the phrase carpe diem, the
author advises making beer and drinking it with friends, because
you don’t know what evil might be coming.
I realize not all of the subscribers of HBD are Christians or usually
interested in the Bible, but this article is still interesting for
its historical value and its commentary on contemporary religion,
especially prohibitions against the use of alcohol in any form. Check
it out at: http://tinyurl.com/34rtncc
BTW, I've long since made peace with the responsible enjoyment of
alcohol and I enjoy brewing and imbibing a large variety of beer, and
the occasional whiskey without a worry that it is inconsistent with
my Christian testimony. If any of you run across friends or
acquaintances who feel as I used to, you might refer them to this
article.
Slainte,
Michael
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End of HOMEBREW Digest #5753, 10/17/10
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