Beverages (Great Nuclear War)

After the Great Nuclear War, Beverage Production and Consuption was drastically altered.

Home Brewing
After the War, large scale production of drinks became difficult, apart from in the largest industrial cities. At the same time, many water sources around the nation were contaminated or deemed not safe for consumption, meaning that, as in the Medieval Era, many began drinking alcoholic drinks, such as Beer, which were deemed safe.

In addition to small breweries, especially in towns, many began brewing in their homes. Being ready within a fortnight, various Cordials and Ginger Beers began to be produced. At the same time, beers and ciders were produced by many. Whilst to not such a great extent, due to longer times, many made wines, often using blackberries, plums and ginger.

With the collapse of international trade, Black Tea, the traditional drink of Britain, became rare. As such, other types of tea began to become commonplace, often brewing Nettles or other wild flowers. With the slow beginnings of the return of international trade, some tea, as well as coffee, has begun to be imported, though this tends to be quite expensive, and considered to be a luxury.