The article misses that in the period, ale and beer were different drinks. Ale was made with herbs. Hops, and the word beer, came later. The 14th century is ab

The article misses that in the period, ale and beer were different drinks. Ale was made with herbs. Hops, and the word beer, came later. The 14th century is about when hops and word beer starting taking over in England. I can't find evidence but I wouldn't be surprised if beer was brewed by men.