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The image shows John Barleycorn as a rustic, bearded figure with barley stalks woven into his hair and beard. He holds a frothy mug of nut-brown ale, standing at the center. Around him, a circular composition illustrates the full brewing process: sowing the grain, harvesting, malting, fermenting, and finally, the pouring of ale. The style resembles an old woodcut or vintage folk-art print, with warm, earthy tones and detailed, symbolic elements.

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The legend of John Barleycorn

John Philpott April 2, 2025 No Comments ale barley beer Beowa Celtic myths Celtic paganism English Folk music harvest Irish folk music John Barleycorn John Barleycorn Must Die Osiris Robert Burns Rolling Stones The Beatles Traffic

Writer and musician John Phillpott delves into the darkness of pre-history and unearths a mysterious character known on both sides of the Atlantic by the…

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