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The Fear of God Ale: A Mythic Brew of Southern England

Long before the rolling hills of southern England saw castles rise or cathedrals built, these lands were steeped in ancient myths and a deep reverence for the unknown forces of nature. The ‘Fear of God’ ale draws its inspiration from this rich tapestry of prehistoric and mythological narratives that have shaped the South's cultural landscape.

In ancient times, the inhabitants of southern England worshipped mysterious, unseen deities, holding sacred the forests, hills, and chalk cliffs that defined the landscape. From the pagan rituals around the great chalk hill figures, like the Uffington White Horse, to the mystical reverence of stone circles, such as Stonehenge, the land was alive with legends. These were tales of gods who controlled the harvests, guarded the thresholds between life and death, and wielded power that inspired both awe and fear.

At the heart of this mythology lay the concept of balance: reverence for the divine and nature, but always tempered with caution—knowing that the gifts of the land could be taken as easily as they were given. It’s from this balance of fear and respect that ‘Fear of God’ ale takes its name. This ancient southern ale, brewed with time-honored techniques, echoes the mysterious power of those early days. Its flavour is earthy, with subtle notes that pay homage to the soil and harvests of the ancient world. The low 3.8% ABV is a nod to the sustaining brews of old—meant not to intoxicate but to nourish and give strength to the soul.

Just as the ancient people of southern England respected the unseen forces that shaped their world, ‘Fear of God’ ale invites the modern drinker to experience a taste of that timeless reverence. It's not merely a beer; it's a tribute to the deep-rooted traditions, where every sip honours the mythic origins and untold stories of this ancient land.

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Braggot, an ancient beverage that no respectable person I know has ever heard of. Honey, malt and champagne yeast brought my batches ABV to 11.29%. After tasting the sample I was tripping in ancient Sumer. Will let it age until Thanksgiving before trying again. #braggot #homebrew #homebrewer #homebrewing #homebrewed #recipes #batch12 #ancientbrew (at Monrovia, California)

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Brewery Visit - Ancient City Downtown @AncientBrewing

Brewery Visit – Ancient City Downtown @AncientBrewing

Well, it’s been a while since I’ve pubished an article. Sorry, life has just gotten in the way. I hope to have more articles coming out soon for your quarantine reading pleasure, plus there’s also the Florida Beer Podcast, up now basically everywhere good podcasts can be downloaded!

Concerning the Podcast, it is with a heavy heart but I must tell you that I had to scrap the audio from a recent…

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Deland Craft Beer Festival #craftbeer #beergeek #DrinkLocal #delandcraftbeerfestival #volusiabeerweek #downtowndeland #deland #beer #beerstagram #instabeer #drinkcraft #thebeernation #delandcraftbeer #beerwithfriends #AncientCityBrewing @ancientbrewing

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Gruit 1.0 successful heady both ways delicious with a few additions but mainly it is Yarrow, Sweet Gale, Labrador Tea and some Oregon Grape Root, Mugwort and St. John's Wort as it was made on the St. Jean ! Cheers to Gruit Ale made with organic malt and pale ale yeast. #homebrew #gruit #gruitale #herbal #ancientbrew

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Brew Review - Christmas Abbey by Ancient City Brewing at @StAugustineWine @AncientBrewing

Brew Review – Christmas Abbey by Ancient City Brewing at @StAugustineWine @AncientBrewing

This may sound strange as a beer blogger, but there is a special place in my heart for the Cellar at San Sebastian Winery in St Augustine. The Cellar, which sits on the roof of the building, is sort of a saloon owned by the winery.

I can’t say that it’s a restaurant, as the foods they serve are more of the finger food-appetizers genre, but it’s a nice break from what is probably a busy day of…

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Brewery Visit - Ancient City Brewing @ancientbrewing

Brewery Visit – Ancient City Brewing @ancientbrewing

​If there’s one thing I love, it’s history. I’ve always been a sucker for anything historical, sometimes to the chagrin of my beautiful wife.  Living in Florida and being a history buff, it’s pretty much a requirement to visit St. Augustine on a regular basis. There’s so much to see and do, and it’s close enough to Jacksonville to get some really great beers.  That being said, there wasn’t a ton…