Hyoscyamus niger or black henbane was also used to brew beer before the adoption of hops. There was a 17th century "purity law" that forbade the brewing of beer with anything but hops. I believe the use of other herbs including henbane are responsible for beer's legendary magical powers.
Hyoscyamus niger or black henbane was also used to brew beer before the adoption of hops. There was a 17th century "purity law" that forbade the brewing of beer with anything but hops. I believe the use of other herbs including henbane are responsible for beer's legendary magical powers.