The Tale of the Real Yule Ales of Yore.

The article explores the ancient Yule customs in Scandinavia, specifically focusing on the brewing of beer for the Yule celebration. The Yule celebration predates Christmas and was originally a pagan festival. The article explains that brewing beer for Yule was not optional, as it was required by law in the Viking Age. The Yule celebration was closely tied to beer, and it was believed that the spirits of the dead would return to enjoy the food and drink left out for them. The article also speculates on the type of beer that may have been brewed during the Viking Age, based on historical evidence. [Extracted from the article]