The History Of Beer Making
Beer making is a very ancient art and the oldest known records are credited to the Sumerians, about 7,000 years ago. They perfected this art and passed it on to the Babylonians, who know how to make at least 20 different types of beer. It was exported as an important commodity throughout the civilized world at this time. In ancient Babylon, certain amounts were rationed out to the public in relation to their class. The average worker was given a ration of 2 liters per day, and the higher members of society like priests were allowed as much as 5 liters. Beer was bartered rather than sold at this time.
The Egyptians added dates to their beer making a unique taste. At this time was unfiltered and special drinking straws were used to prevent the bitter dregs from being consumed. It was considered to be a divine drink with the Greeks and Romans dedicating a deity to wine and beer. In the 1900’s there were as many as 200 breweries many of them family owned now there are fewer than 20. These are now large commercial companies that had their origins in family business. Beer is still a huge commercial concern but has lost some of its mystique in its journey to fame and fortune. Home brewing is especially popular in the UK and USA. Germany also is very famous for its beer. In fact one of the most famous festivals is the October fest held in honor of German beer.
Now home brewed beer has taken on a new popularity with all sorts of flavors and experiments being tried. You can join clubs of brewers who can swap ideas and recipes with you. You can join people who actually collect items, which even include historic cans. Of course there is nothing like sharing your special home brew with a few good friends, or watching “the game” with friends and a few beers. It is mainly made up of hops and grains but around the world it can be made from a variety of substances. Corn, and milk being just two.
Author: Graham Williams
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