The Sumerians had a liking for a fermented cereal drink made from barley and wheat - but was it beer!
This article from Physorg.com looks at the latest archaeological and scientific evidence regarding the popular drink
And while on the theme of beer, here is an article from LiveScience website, "Sex, beer and politics: riddles reveal life of ancient Mesopotamians" for a look at some cuneiform texts recording exchanges that might have taken place during a rowdy night out in ancient Babylon!
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