The April 2005 issue of British Archaeology reported on the only known English beer named after an archaeological site. 'Studland Bay Wrecked' celebrates a 500 year old Spanish merchant vessel almost 100 feet long which came to a tragic end on the Hook Sands at the entrance to Poole Harbour in Dorset. The wreck was discovered 1984 and has since become a famous location for divers to visit.

The beer is produced by the Isle of Purbeck Brewery in Swanage. At a strength of 4.5% it is a reasonably strong brew, described by our south of England correspondent as a 'good all rounder'.

Ancient Grains.

The availiability of ancient grains allowed our ancestors to move from a hunter gatherer lifestyle to farming. Katie Harrow begins investigating ancient grains.