 Brewing was a domestic chore. It was like baking bread. It was like cooking. It was not a kind of work that was particularly noteworthy for many people because it was a necessity. It was something that was done as part of the sustenance of a family's diet. It was your chore. It was part of your chore. Very much a chore. Brewing at this time in particular, it was hot and tedious and heavy work. It requires hours to brew a batch of beer. You are