Sumerian Beer Sierra Cooper Sumerian Beer The Sumerians

Sumerian Beer Sierra Cooper

Sumerian Beer The Sumerians loved beer and thought it came from their gods Beer was important in many of the Sumerian myths such as The Epic of Giglamesh In the Code of Hammurabi it states, “that tavern keepers who pour a 'short measure' of beer would be drowned. ” They thought beer was healthier than water

Ninkasi Goddess of Beer & Brewing It is said she provided the world with the secret to creating beer. Ninsaki’s father was Enki She was born of “sparkling fresh water. ” The Hymn to Ninsaki has a recipe for making sumerian beer.

Making of Beer Women were the first brewers It was made of Barley Bread Women who brewed beer were thought to be priestess of Ninkasi Beer fermented in vats Beer was used immediately it did not keep well

What is Sumerian beer like? Cloudy look Smells like vinegar Tastes sour and tart Flat “Tangerine-like tang”(Trickey 1).

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