Emmer beer

Emmer beer is a top-fermented type of beer . A certain part of the malt consists of emmer ( Triticum dicoccum ) and often other traditional grains such as einkorn and spelled , while modern beers are made from barley and wheat . Emmer beer has an amber-colored appearance and a pronounced malt-aromatic taste. It is often sold naturally cloudy.

history

Emmer was cultivated until the high Middle Ages and, together with einkorn and spelled, served as a staple food, corresponding to today's wheat. Remnants of emmer have also been found in many excavations in the Middle East, Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt . Egyptian beers have been brewed on this basis for more than 4000 years. For Mesopotamia, it is assumed that it has been used for around 10,000 years. Today many smaller breweries continue this tradition.

use

In addition to being used as a single drink, Emmer beer can be used as a substitute for red wine because of its strong aroma .