Description
Historical term for female ale trader
Technical
An alewife, also brewess or brewster, was a woman who brewed ale for commercial sale. Women have been active in brewing since before the process's industrialisation.
Science
Primary Reaction
Fermentation
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
fruityfloralbanana-likehoneyedspicy
Wine Analogy
Similar to Gewürztraminer with lychee notes
Coffee Analogy
Like a natural-process Ethiopian with berry tones
Perfume Analogy
Reminiscent of Chanel No. 5's ylang-ylang heart
Origin & History
Civilization
Medieval English
Era
Middle Ages
Region
England
Spread Path
trade routes along rivers and roads
Culinary Applications
WassailEnglandBase for spiced holiday drink
SahtiFinlandTraditional juniper-flavored brew
KvassRussiaLow-alcohol bread-based beverage
Dietary
VeganVegetarianHalalKoshergluten
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
EthanolCarbon dioxideIsoamyl acetateGeraniol2-Phenylethanol