Description
Form of divination using barley
Technical
Alphitomancy is a form of divination involving barley cakes or loaves of barley bread.
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
nuttyearthymaltytoastedhoney-like
Wine Analogy
Barley bread shares the rustic, earthy notes of an aged Chianti
Coffee Analogy
Similar to the nutty undertones of a medium-roast Sumatran coffee
Perfume Analogy
Evokes the warm grain accords in Maison Margiela's 'By the Fireplace'
Culinary Applications
PaximadiaGreekTwice-baked barley rusks for extended preservation
TsampaTibetanRoasted barley flour as ceremonial offering
BannockScottishPortable barley flatbread for travelers
Dietary
VeganVegetarianHalalKoshergluten