[Hamilcar_Barca]

There was a History Channel documentary on the warmer medieval period and subsequent mini ice age that slipped through liberal censorship. They’ve found documents in French archives of wine producer complaints to the French king of unfair competition from English wine merchants. I think to this day English climate isn’t conducive to good grape production.

[singfreedom]

Yes, I think it was that same program that credited the Mini-Ice Age for the development of beer and ale. Since grapes wouldn't grow they had to find an alternative.

Here's to beer! Cheers!