Ancient Sumerians brewed super-strong beer
Ancient Sumerians brewed potent beer over 5,000 years ago, with alcohol levels up to 10% ABV, highlighting their early ingenuity in fermentation and its central role in their civilization.
Imagine beer stronger than many modern brews, made over 5,000 years ago! The ancient Sumerians, flourishing in Mesopotamia, systematically brewed barley-based beer with an alcohol content likely reaching 8 to 10 percent ABV. This far surpasses the 4-6 percent of typical commercial beers today.
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