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Monday, June 08, 2009

54 Famous and Important Words

"... Furthermore, we wish to emphasize that in future in all cities, markets and in the country, the only ingredients used for the brewing of beer must be Barley, Hops, Yeast and Water. Whosoever knowingly disregards or transgresses upon this ordinance, shall be punished by the Court authorities confiscating such barrels of beer, without fail. ..."

While only a small portion of the overall Reinheitsgebot, it is infamous nonetheless.

1 comment:

BarleyMan said...

Reading these words make me realize tat the writers of this law ("The Court") actually were lovers of wheat beer. ;-)