The Sumerians were one of the first known beer drinking societies. Cereals were plentiful and were the key ingredient in their early brew. They brewed multiple kinds of beer consisting of wheat, barley, and mixed grain beers. Beer brewing was very important to the Sumerians. It was referenced in the Epic of Gilgamesh when Enkidu was introduced to the food and beer of Gilgamesh's people: "Drink the beer, as is the custom of the land... He drank the beer-seven jugs! and became expansive and sang with joy!" COUNT 5
QSN1 What was Sumerians one of the first societies known to consume? ANS1 beer QSN2 What was the key ingredient in early Sumerian brews? ANS2 Cereals QSN3 What kinds of beer did the Sumerians brew? ANS3 wheat, barley, and mixed grain QSN4 How important was beer brewing to Sumerians? ANS4 very important QSN5 What did Enkidu become and do after consuming seven jugs of beer? ANS5 expansive and sang with joy