The Genesis of Brewing
Modern brewers replicate Sumerian beer
Megan Sauter
June 21, 2013
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This Babylonian cylinder seal from Ur (c. 2600 B.C.E.) shows two people drinking beer out of a jar using straws. A Cleveland-based brewing company, with the help of University of Chicago archaeologists, has recently crafted their own version of Sumerian beer.
Despite being flavored with spices, the Sumerian brew created by Great Lakes is very sour. While the company plans to sweeten future batches with honey or dates, it still might be too acidic for the modern palate. Interested in trying it? Although Great Lakes does not intend to sell the Sumerian beer, they are planning to feature it at events this summer in Cleveland and Chicago.
BAS Library Members: Read more about ancient brews in “Did the Ancient Israelites Drink Beer?” by Michael Homan as it appeared in the September/October 2010 issue of Biblical Archaeology Review.
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[…] Babylonian cylinder seal from Ur, circa 2600 BC, showing two people drinking beer out of a jar using straws. Image Source: Biblical Archaeology […]
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Does sound like it could be tasty? Ceramics and wooden spoons could be a sanitation disaster. I’ll wait to see if Great Lakes sells some.
Bill