"They have a beverage made from barley or wheat, fermented into something like wine [that is, beer]; those nearest the frontier also purchase wine. Their foods are simple, wild fruits, fresh game, or curdled milk: they satisfy their hunger without fancy preparation and without seasonings. They do not have the same moderation regarding thirst. If one would indulge their intoxication by furnishing as much drink as they long for, they will be conquered no less easily by their vices than by arms." What people's drinking habits are described here by the Roman historian Tacitus?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The description given by Tacitus matches the drinking habits and diet of the ancient Germanic tribes.

"They Have a Beverage Made from Barley or Wheat, Fermented