The last thing you’d expect to form in the back of your mind while reading an archaeological article is a funny Bud-Light commercial.

Yet, it’s hard not to when reading this one …

First, just the facts:

• An ancient site in Ireland
• Approximately 3,000 years old
• The focus is around a stone-mound, one of many such sites around Ireland
• Years of pondering to its purpose

Now, the components in trying to prove a theory about the site:

• Two archaeologists
• Fire
• Ingredients for alcohol

The archaeologists use the stone-mound, heat it, and cook a batch of beer. It tastes pretty decent … thus, a strong case for a proven theory.

Read, Scholars brew up ancient Irish beer, from the short Newscom article here: