"For drink, there was beer which was very strong when not mingled with water, but was agreeable to those who were used to it. They drank this with a reed, out of the vessel that held the beer, upon which they saw the barley swim"
- Xenophon
About this Quote
This quote by Xenophon is describing the drinking routines of the ancient Greeks. Beer was a popular beverage among the Greeks, and it was often extremely strong. To make it more tasty, it was typically blended with water. Those who were used to the taste of beer discovered it reasonable. The Greeks consumed the beer with a reed, which was placed into the vessel that held the beer. The barley used to make the beer showed up in the vessel, and might be seen swimming in the beer. This quote supplies insight into the drinking routines of the ancient Greeks, and how they enjoyed their beer. It also reveals that beer was a popular drink among the Greeks, which it was typically mixed with water to make it more tasty.
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