What is one of the oldest beverages humans have produced with recipes found in Sumerian writings?
Brewing methods Beer is produced through steeping a sugar source (commonly malted cereal grains) in water and then fermenting with yeast. Brewing has taken place since around the 6th millennium BC, and archeological evidence suggests that this technique was used in ancient Egypt. Descriptions of various beer recipes can be found in Sumerian writings, some of the oldest known writing of any sort. Brewing is done in a brewery by a brewer, and the brewing industry is part of most western economies.
Makgeolli Makgeolli (막걸리 ), also known as makkoli , is a slightly sweet alcoholic beverage native to Korea. It is made from rice or wheat mixed with "nuruk", a Korean fermentation starter. It has a milky, off-white color and has about 6–8% alcohol by volume. Makgeolli is traditionally made from rice, although some variants are made from wheat, and some brands are flavored with corn, chestnuts, fruits or other products.