Time Pieces History: S1, E3: Monasteries and Mead

By Gudrun | |

Monks have been making their own alcohol for centuries! We explore the history of Northumbrian monasteries and the making of mead, Buckfast Tonic Wine and beer.   What You’ll Hear 0:54: St Aidan & St Cuthbert 1:50: Monks & mead 2:15: The Benedictines & their infamous Buckfast Tonic Wine 3:55: Belgian not-for-profit beers Prefer to…

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