Ale to the selling of beer labeled "strong beer" that had actually been diluted with small beer. In medieval times, ale may have been safer to drink than most water (the germ theory of disease was unheard of, and the sterilizing properties of boiling unknown); however, there is no period evidence that people were aware of this nor that they chose to drink ale for this reason. The alcohol, hops, and some ingredients in gruit used to preserve some ales may have contributed to their lower load of pathogens, when compared to water. However, ale was largely safer due to the
Chapman (drink) the country club who was asked to make something special for his favourite customer named Chapman. Chapman is probably Nigeria's most famous and favourite drink and it is served in every bar, club, restaurant and special occasions in the country and is increasing in popularity across West Africa. While there is no approved standard recipe, a Chapman drink will always include bitters, lemon, line and cucumber. Chapman (drink) A Chapman is a non-alcoholic drink of Nigerian origin, sometimes referred to is as a non-alcoholic punch. The red coloured drink is traditionally made with a mix of Fanta, Sprite, Cucumber, Lemon,