15,000 B.C. Humans give up nomadic lifestyle and domesticate grain 12,000 B.C. First evidence of intentional fermentation 6000 B.C. First written records of brewing by Sumerians 3500 B.C. First chemical evidence of beer 1900 B.C. Hymm to NinkasiNinkasi is the Sumerian goddess of brewing, as well as brewmaster for the other gods. This hymn found […]