Interesting history: Which came first, beer or wine?
Posted By RichC on February 8, 2025
An interesting article caught my eye on my social media feed this week from History Facts. The topic was “Which came first: Beer or Wine?”
Alcohol has been a part of human existence for thousands of years, dating back to the dawn of recorded time. The fermentation process, which creates ethanol, likely occurred naturally when sugar met yeast in grains or fruits. Early humans may have discovered the intoxicating effects of fermented substances by accident, leading to the development of beer and wine, with beer and mead being the earliest forms of alcohol … but for the answer, read the post … or for a quick cheat, look below the break. 
To let some of the air out of the suspense, we’ll note that it’s difficult to pinpoint when people first began drinking wine or beer, since proto-versions of both drinks can be formed with little to no human intervention.
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