Erik Ofgang is a Connecticut journalist who writes about drinks. The last few years have been tough for beer. After more than a decade of nothing but growth, the post-pandemic reality set in.

In short, for medical reasons, no more alcohol. That meant no more beer, which is a challenge for a brewery owner. "To me, beer is the greatest beverage in the world," Monroe told Seattle Now.

Some scholars would like more evidence that beer and not bread was being made in that specific cave, because the tools and processes are similar. But it makes sense that the Natufians would’ve ...