The origins of beer are currently lost between ancient stories and legends; one of those legends tells that its origin was given thanks to the Egyptians’ god called Osiris. Studies revealed that it was 100 thousand years ago when the primitive man was already elaborating a beverage made with roots, cereals and wild fruits. These ingredients were chewed and spit with the only objective of creating fermentation and so obtaining alcohol, which was consumed for them to satisfy their needs of pleasure and relaxation.

The oldest version about beer says that it is a resulting drink from grains called siraku that have been fermented. This written is found on boards made with clay dating from 4000 years BC. These boards contained also a homemade formula to make beer from bread mixed with water fermented to get as result a drink that transforms people into happy, extroverted and glad persons.

Beer domains were extended since Middle East along the Mediterranean countries. Egyptians elaborated a beer called zythum, they discovered malt and added saffron, honey, ginger and cumin giving to their beer aroma and color. Northern European countries celebrated with beer family parties, religious ceremonies and triumphs against their enemies.

During Medieval Age is when the monks who kept the elaboration formula as a top secret created the beer called “cerevisa monacorum”. The monks got to transform the beer by improving its looks, flavor, and aroma.

Between 16^th and 17^th centuries, the first big breweries were created, Hamburg and Zirtau. And at the end of 15^th century, Duke William 4^th of Bavaria promulgated the Reinheidsgebot, the first purity law of German beer that subscribed the exclusive use of malt, barley, water, hops and yeast in beer elaboration.

The golden age came for beer during the end of 18^th century by the use of steam machines in the beer industry and also the discovery of a new production formula in cold. This age ends during the last third part of 19^th century when Pasteur made his discovery about fermentation process.

Beer is nowadays one of the most popular drinks in every country in the world, especially on the western part of the globe. There are as many brands, qualities, and types of beer. All depends where you are, but no matter the place you will always be able to enjoy a refreshing cold bottle of this historic drink.

MALT BEERS

Higher in alcohol (5.5% to 8.0%), malt beers boast a rich, full flavor -- heavier and sweeter than other beers. Their color ranges from deep gold to amber to firelight red.

Serve after dinner to compliment any cuisine, or as a winter warm-up.

ICE BEERS

Ice beer owes its concentrated flavor and smooth finish to its unique brewing process. The beer is cooled until ice crystals form, and then filtered, resulting in higher alcohol content.

Serve ice beers well chilled, with seafood or poultry dishes.