Ancient Brews Rediscovered and Re-Created

Date: 

Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 6:00pm

Location: 

Geological Lecture Hall, 24 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA

The makers of the earliest fermented beverages must have marveled at the “magical” process by which mixtures of wild fruits, honey, and cereals produced mind-altering drinks. In this special event, Patrick McGovern will venture back to the origins of brewing in the ancient world. Drawing on archaeology, chemistry, and other sciences, he will explore the earliest known fermented beverages and discuss how his research and travels have informed the making of the Ancient Ales and Spirits of Dogfish Head Brewery. Following the lecture, enjoy a tasting of “ancient” beer paired with Mesopotamia-inspired treats.

Reception at the Harvard Semitic Museum, 6 Divinity Avenue

Lecture, Special Event & Book Signing.

Advance tickets required: $8 members/$10 nonmembers

Please note that the beer tasting will only be available to patrons 21 and over. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available at the reception.

Free event parking available at 52 Oxford Street Garage

Presented in collaboration with Harvard Semitic Museum and Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology.