History of Beer

A concise timetbale of beer history by Prof. Linda Raley, Texas Tech University.

Beer brewing and drinking are activities that have been part of the human experience seemingly since the dawn of civilization. Around 10,000 years ago, mankind began to move away from living life as nomadic hunter gatherers, and began settling down in one spot to farm the land. Grain, a vital ingredient in beer making, was cultivated by these new agricultural [...]

A web site dedicated to beer history, brewery history, and brewing history in America. Learn about the colorful history of beer, brewing and breweries in your region. Soak yourself in beer history!

On this day in History, First canned beer goes on sale on Jan 24, 1935. Learn more about what happened today on History.

Beer history, from Prohibition to the craft renaissance of the early 2000s, has shaped America into one of the best countries for beer in the world.

The Association of Brewers reports that in 2012 there were a total of 2,347 craft breweries in the United States. Today there are even more.

Alcohol isn’t just a mind-altering drink: It has been a prime mover of human culture from the beginning, fueling the development of arts, language, and religion.

Beer was a very important Egyptian drink. It was a staple drink for adults and children alike, and an offering to the gods and the dead.