Beer at The Pyramids: The Strange History of the World’s Favorite Beverage
Beer at The Pyramids: The Strange History of the World’s Favorite Beverage  
Podcast: Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio
Published On: Fri Apr 25 2025
Description: This week, we’re wetting our whistles with an array of historic, rare and homemade drinks. Journalist Jonny Garrett tells the true story of beer, including its use as a dietary supplement for children, a religious rite in prehistoric caves, and as a form of Ancient Egyptian currency. Plus, Aaron Goldfarb tells us about the collectors who hunt for very old bottles of booze; Alex Aïnouz cries over a sip of his homemade red wine; and JM Hirsch shares a delightfully salty cocktail tip. Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify