The modern beer, as we know beer today, was born in the Middle Ages. German monks were the main brewers during this time and there was a brewery in every monastery. The monks spent a lot of time improving brewing methods and discovered that hops as a bittering and flavoring agent both improved the taste and extended the beer’s shelf life.

What are the four main ingredients in beer?

1. Wheat, rye, yeast and water
X. Malt, hops, yeast and water
2. Oats, potatoes, yeast and water