What You Need to Know
Women have been active in brewing since ancient times. From the earliest evidence of brewing in 7000 BCE, until the commercialization of brewing during industrialization, women were the primary brewers on all inhabited continents. In many cultures, the deities, goddesses and protectors of brewers were female entities who were associated with fertility.
Key Parameters
Temperature
20°C
15°C - 25°C
Time
10 days
7 days - 14 days
Equipment
FermenterBrew kettleHydrometerSiphonAirlock
Steps
- 1.
Chicha de Jora (Andean cultures): Traditional corn fermentation by female brewers
- 2.
Kvass (Slavic traditions): Rye bread fermentation by household women
- 3.
Pulque (Mesoamerican civilizations): Sacred agave fermentation managed by priestesses
The Science
Primary Reaction
Fermentation