Days of the Beer, February 13

The beer for today is Dragonmead Inquisition Pale Ale.

On February 13, 1633, Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome to stand trial on suspicion of heresy.

With the loss of many of his defenders in Rome because of Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, Galileo was ordered to stand trial on suspicion of heresy in 1633, "for holding as true the false doctrine taught by some that the sun is the center of the world", against the 1616 condemnation, since "it was decided at the Holy Congregation [...] on 25 Feb 1616 that [...] the Holy Office would give you an injunction to abandon this doctrine, not to teach it to others, not to defend it, and not to treat of it; and that if you did not acquiesce in this injunction, you should be imprisoned".

Galileo was found guilty, and had a three part sentence.

1. He was required to "abjure, curse, and detest" the idea that the sun was stationary and that the earth went around it.

2. He was sentenced to imprisonment, the next day it was changed to house arrest.

3. His Dialogue was banned.

According to popular legend, after his abjuration Galileo allegedly muttered the rebellious phrase "And yet it moves", but there is no evidence that he actually said this or anything similar. The first account of the legend dates to a century after his death.

As to the beer:

If you are a fan of traditional English IPAs get ready for this malty, hop-filled treat. English Pale, Crystal, and Munich malts are used along with Challenger, East Kent Goldings and Styrian Goldings hops to create a brew that is fit for the English Troops in India.

I'm a fan of Dragonmead. They are from Warren Michigan. I've had several of their beers at Great Taste of the Midwest.

So, if you can find Inquisition Pale Ale from Dragonmead, enjoy one in your house for Galileo arriving in Rome. His last trip anywhere.