Since there wasn't much clean water, what exactly did people in Medieval times drink? What was that cliché bubbling mug of "Ale" the peasant folk drank that is always so deliciously depicted in movies and shows?

by OB1Bronobi

I don't think wine and mead have not changed much since then and you can get them at most liquor stores. But when I try to find the original "ale" at Specs or someplace, the employees give me their most puzzling looks. Anyone know what it is exactly and if there is anyone out there who reproduces it for sale? I'd love to try it.

Sid_Burn

Hello! This has been covered before on this sub. Here is the relevant section from the FAQ.

This post in particular from /u/idjet covers the topic quite well. To sum it up, the idea that clean water wasn't available in the Middle Ages and that people used beer or ale as a"substitute" for water is a myth.