Traditional English ale was made solely from fermented malt. The practice of adding hops to produce beer was introduced from the Netherlands in the early 15th century. Alehouses would each brew their own distinctive ale, but independent breweries began to appear in the late 17th century. By the end of the century almost all beer was brewed by commercial breweries. COUNT 5
QSN1 What was the one ingredient of traditional English ale? ANS1 fermented malt QSN2 What country pioneered the introduction of hops for beer production? ANS2 the Netherlands QSN3 In what century was the process of using hops to produce beer introduced to England? ANS3 15th QSN4 In what century did the first independent breweries appear in England? ANS4 17th QSN5 What businesses were the dominant brewers of beer in England by the close of the 17th century? ANS5 commercial breweries