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As part of his doctoral studies in anthropology, Josh Driscoll uses beverage remnants from a 2,450-year-old cauldron to recreate the beer it once held. The results shed light on food preservation and social ties in the Iron Age.<\/p>\n

So what does an Iron Age beer taste like? In this video, Driscoll discloses his recipe and his take on its flavor and modern marketability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As part of his doctoral studies in anthropology, Josh Driscoll uses beverage remnants from a 2,450-year-old cauldron to recreate the beer it once held. The results shed light on food preservation and social ties in the Iron Age. So what does an Iron Age beer taste like? 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