In the Middle Ages drinks were mostly stored in barrels, but an exception was made by narrow-necked bottles used for holding spirits, which in those days were still rare. Medieval bottles were small. They were principally meant for medicine and oils, but also for storing wine or some other drink. Bottles with several intertwined necks were called Kuttrolf, and they made a bubbling sound when poured. Bottles with a double conical form or ribbed decoration were also typical during the Middle Ages, and simple medicinal flasks were used too. In Central Europe glass bottles were very rare, much less common than beakers.
