The History of Beer

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the history of beer in early civilization, in the Middle Ages, in modern times and in America. The paper describes how the first beers were different from beer we know today; they were cloudy, bitter and perhaps even filled with mash. The paper traces how those ancient beers became transformed into one of the world's most popular beverages today.

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Introduction
Beer in Early Civilization
Beer in the Middle Ages
Beer in Modern Times
Beer in America
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Some people speculate that beer first made an appearance in the world at least 9,000 years ago, but there is no written proof to back up these claims. The first written records belong to the Sumerians, who lived in the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, which now encompasses Iraq. Historians believe the Sumerians discovered fermentation (the process necessary to make beer and other alcoholic beverages), totally by chance. However, they did write about their discovery, and so most historians believe the first rudimentary beers were brewed in this area."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Baron, Stanley. Brewed in America: A History of Beer and Ale in the United States. Boston: Little Brown, 1962.
• Editors. "Beer." CBCNews.ca. 21 July 2004. 22 Feb. 2007 <http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/beer/>
• Hajar, Rachel. "Friend and Foe - the Middle Eastern Origins of Beer." World and I Nov. 2001: 206.
• Tesoro, Eugenia. "History of Beer." Eat-Online.net. 9 March, 2003. 22 Feb. 2007.<http://www.eat-online.net/english/habits/history_of_beer_main.htm>

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