ocr: The ale-wife rewing was traditionally the job of women called ale- wives. It was one of the few trades that was exdusively the role of women, but the ale-wife would probab bly have been expected to fulfil the role of mother and housek Reeper at home, as well as her duties in the brewery. Che first stage of brewing was to soak barley for three days. Chen the ale-wives spread out the grain on a slate Che Ale-wife floor to allow it to germinate. Drying, roasting, and grinding INA TRADES CRIME FOOD EXPLORE
