This book contains a compendium of information on many historical fermented beverages. Filled with nourishment for the soul, body, and mind, this book is a unique view of the intersection between herbal medicine and fermentation. It will delight anyone interests in herbs, honey, brewing and folktales. It has become a popular book, largely because of the chapter on "psychtropic and highly inebriating beers", but it contains much more than that. Contains over 100 recipes. 534 pages.