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When was the first beer ever brewed?
As far as we know, when did humans first brew beer, and where? Around when would you have been able to get your hands on something resembling a modern lager?
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What other beer brands began as fictional but eventually became real?
Duff is the only one of which I am aware. I know there are Game of Thrones inspired brews, but are there any others that originated from works of fiction?
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Who was Michael Jackson?
Not referring to the internationally famous pop icon, of course. I have heard beer aficionados talk about someone named Michael Jackson, and it's clear that be played an important part in the modern beer world. Who was he, and what were those…
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'X' marks to indicate quality?
The iconic mass-produced lager in Queensland, Australia, is XXXX (pronounced FourEx). On their label, they tell a story about how historically beers were marked with a number of Xs to indicate their quality, with three Xs being the best.
According…
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Why do France and Italy have so much lower beer consumption than their neighbors?
Consider the map of per capita beer consumption by county from Wikipedia:
Zooming in on Europe, something that jumps out is that France and Italy consume much less beer than their neighbors:
What has caused these two countries to be pretty much…
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What are some of the historical ways that people have employed to conceal alcohol on their person?
What are some of the historical ways that people have employed to conceal alcohol on their person?
We have all heard of the prohibition of 1920 to 1933 in the United States and other countries. How is it that people were able to conceal alcohol on…
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Why is Guiness so prolific in South-East Asia?
One thing I have noticed around South-East Asia is that the primary affordable dark beer is Guiness. This appears to be due to high beer tariffs and the fact that Guiness has breweries all over (for example in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, and more…
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Who invented beer and when?
It is known who invented the beer? And when was beer invented?
Links:
History of Beer at Wikipedia
When was the first beer ever brewed?
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Why does Belgium have such a rich and profound brewing culture?
I discovered craft beers some years ago, but I've been always been amazed by Belgian brewing culture, which is so different from German and Great Britain traditions.
Why is it that beer has such important and diverse roots in Belgium? What are the…
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Why and when did the interest for micro breweries and craft beers arise?
During the past couple of years, the variety of beers found in supermarkets in Germany has vastly increased.
There is a number of beers that I remember having always been there, and a few have been added over time. But these don’t stick out much in…
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Which is the most expensive beer as of now?
As of the time this question being asked, which is the most expensive beer in the world?
Is it available now?
Is/was it available for purchase for general public?
What is/was its price?
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Is there a history of Beer?
I was wondering if there is any definitive history of beer. I know that the ancient Egyptians brewed beer and it has been consumed throughout the centuries but I'd like to know the times and cultures that made it. Also how it was made.
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