Wine Or Beer

Riddle: Whether old Homer tippled wine or beer, Julep or cider, history is not clear; But plain it is-the bard, though want to roam, But for one liquid, never had left home. What is it?

Answer: The letter R.

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Whether old Homer tippled wine or beer, Julep or cider, history is not clear; But plain it is-the bard, though want to roam, But for one liquid, never had left home.
What is it? — Wine or Beer by Anonymous v1.

Riddle: Whether old Homer tippled wine or beer, Julep or cider, history is not clear; But plain it is-the bard, though want to roam, But for one liquid, never had left home.
What is it? Answer: The letter R. — by Anonymous v2.