The Origin of Beer | When and how did it start to be taken?

When it comes to curiosities, we want to answer everything that goes through our mind.The most curious questions are, in addition, in everyday life, such as what we drink and why we drink it.favorite drinks across the globe is beer, it is a strange substance that we love and that can not be missed in any meeting with friends.But, have you ever wondered what is the origin of beer ? We do, and that is why today, in Mysterious, we want to share with you when and where it began to be taken.Do not miss it, because this story will enchant you.

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1.What exactly is beer?

The Origin of Beer | When and how did it start to be taken?

Beer It is an alcoholic beverage, with a bitter taste, made from barley grains and other cereals, and fermented in water with yeast. It is usually amber color, but it can also have shades that They range from yellow to black, and there are even brown and reddish colors.In addition, beer usually has a foam on its surface and seems to be a soda because of the amount of bubbles inside.

You can find beers with variations of alcohol and Between 3% and 30%.Beware of the latter! In the market we can find both craft beers, as well as registered trademarks of industrial type, each with its own characteristics, and in addition to getting drunk to the point necessary , another of its most common effects is the desire to urinate (something that is not surprising due to its content of water and cereals such as barley, which act as diuretics).

2.The origin of the beer

The year of the origin of the beer is not known precisely, since a specific date has not yet been determined, but some authors consider that its beginnings go back to the origins of bread making , dating back to 8000 BC, is linked to the time when a drink was fermented for the first time, as was wine, and it would be demonstrated that the beer dates from the Mesopotamian and Egyptian era, and would Foundations for the most recent findings.

It is believed that the Egyptians were the first to market this drink, and that it served even as a means of payment. This civilization was the first to bring aroma and flavor to beer, which at that time was called zythum.Evidence has been found in hieroglyphs and other objects carved in wood, in which the process of elaboration at the time of the Egyptians is demonstrated, from the fermentation of dates, pomegranates and other herbs.

Determine the origin of the Beer is still under investigation, but it is known that this drink was used among the higher ranking classes and in religious matters. The Egyptians believed that the deceased could take beer to the world of the dead., maybe that's why traces of this drink have been found in vessels of Egyptian cemeteries.

The Origin of Beer | When and how did it start to be taken?

3.Brewing in the origins

The brewing process today is not even remotely close to what it was in the beginning. Nowadays most of the beers are made in industries and with the help of specialized machines. But formerly, it was not like that.For the time of the Egyptians, the process consisted of taking a dough of bread, wheat and barley, and it was soaked and enriched with the sugar that was obtained from the dates to begin to ferment.The resulting liquid was poured into containers and flavored with fruits or herbs.Once ready, it was sealed for consumption.

It has also been discovered thanks to the existence of various hieroglyphic texts that had different types of beer. Remains of this drink have been obtained, indicating that by that time there was already the milkshake of beer and that it was done voluntarily by the Egyptians.

4.Types of beer today

The Origin of beer, as we see, dates back millions of years, of course that over time this drink was changing and evolving, until we know what we consume today .But even today there are a great variety, including beers of low fermentation, high fermentation, spontaneous and gluten-free fermentation.

Now that you know a little better the origin of beer, tell us.Did you know it was so ancient? And what was used by the Egyptians? Answer us and tell us what your favorite beer is.Also, if you are a fan of this drink, we invite you to read this collection of

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