Preservation Ale, brewed with 220 year old yeast

Interesting. Thanks for the link.

If they are shooting for a target of really being an authentic replica I think they might encounter a bit of a problem with getting their hands on the type of malted barley and the varieties of hops being used way back when.

 

Sounds interesting, I wonder how close they'll be able to get, as said above finding the right barley and hops may not be easy.

 

Some more details about the yeast that was recovered:

"The yeast is an unusual three way hybrid with links to bakers, brewers and wine yeast," said Mr. Thurrowgood.

"It is genetically different to hundreds of yeast species it has been compared to from Australia and around the world. Traditionally beer was brewed in open vats. This yeast is consistent with historic brewing practices."

A very interesting hybrid of yeast types. I would suspect that it produced a unique beer.

Cheers!

 

They could get close, I think. From @JackHorzempa's post I think the yeast will be the unique flavor.

The oldest barley variety that is under limited cultivation in Chevalier, which dates back to 1820.
http://barclayperkins.blogspot.com/2015/02/norwich-barley-and-malt.html

Kent Goldings dates back to about 1790.

 

Hell yeah, lay it on me!

 

Draai Laag made a beer with yeast acquired from a 17th century cabinet. Its super good

http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/27917/212366/

 

Would love to try it, good,bad, or otherwise. Living history!

 

These things always seem a little gimmicky to me. The goal is not necessarily to make a great beer but a great story. It's definitely interesting though, and I'd be happy to try it if given the opportunity.

 

This is really awesome...but the soil 220 years ago was not polluted by industrial herbicides...so I'm sure it will taste nothing like the originals. But maybe the yeast will mutate into something good.