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Unpacking The Myths Connecting Beer, Alewives And Witches
Outlets like Thrillist promulgate the myth that witches pioneered the art of brewing beer. Even an outlet as storied as the Smithsonian Magazine published a piece advancing this witch’s tale that later required multiple corrections. The truth behind this …