If the germ theory is relatively new, how do they think fermentation was happening (like wine, ale, yogurt etc.) thousands of years ago?

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If the germ theory is relatively new, how do they think fermentation was happening (like wine, ale, yogurt etc.) thousands of years ago?

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Spot on, man, kill the bad bacteria. Big part of early sailing from what I understand too. Watery alcoholic drinks were safe to drink in most ports. Y’see Margaret? I’m an adventurer, no a drunk, you gabby twit!