25 Fascinating Historical Facts About Beer

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Whether you're a casual drinker just out of college or a serious connoisseur, you probably don't think about the incredible history that's behind the brew you're enjoying. But the fact is that there are many interesting tidbits from the history of beer, from stories of the brewers themselves to inventions and laws created just for beer.

Here, we'll take a look at 25 of the most fascinating historical facts about beer.

1 - Many brewers were women

Clay tablets from Mesopotamia indicate that the majority of brewing during that time was done by women, and that it was a fairly well-respected occupation.




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2 - Beer is on the oldest document known to man

An ancient clay tablet discussing the preparation of beer is the oldest document known to man.





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3 - The first consumer protection law was written for beer

In 1516, Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria enacted a purity law limiting beer ingredients to barley, hops, and water. Yeast was not mentioned.





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4 - The straw was invented for beer drinking

In 2,400 BC, Sumerians invented the straw so that they could drink beer without ingesting the solids left over from brewing.


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