BEER Matan Wolf Tatjana Ginsburg Evgeny Zakharov

Introduction Beer and History Brewing Beer Beer Facts Beer and Health Conclusion Bibliography

History Of Beer Ancient History 4300 BC There is evidence of Babylonian beer recipes found in clay. Beer was a vital part of civilization and the Babylonian, Assyrian, Egyptian, Hebrew, Chinese, and Inca cultures 1600 BC Egyptian texts contain 100 medical prescriptions calling for beer 55 BC Roman legions introduce beer to Europe German's preferred cold temperature lagers stored in caves in the Alps , English preferred mild temperature ales stored in cellars Columbus found Indians making beer from corn

History Of Beer Renaissance History In middle ages the church led the beer industry, and the monks began to use different spices Hops begins to be used in the brewing process Late 1500's Queen Elizabeth I of England drank strong ale for breakfast 1602 Dr. Alexander Nowell discovers that ale can be stored longer in sealed glass bottles. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson had their own private brewhouses Beer became a popular product manufactured by many breweries around the world

History Of Beer Modern Time Beer Types: 1. Czech Republic - 156.9 liters per person/year 2. Ireland - 131.1 liters per person/year 3. Germany - 115.8 liters per person/year 14. USA - 81.6 liters per person/year Somewhere in a low spot : Israel - 13 liters per person / year Beer Types: Ale, Lager, Stout, Weizen, Porter.

Brewing Beer Malt  Water  Hops  Yeast  Beer Beer Made of : 80-90% water 3-12% Alcohol 3-5% Sugar 1-3% Protein, Mineral salt, co2

Beer Facts Beer is the second most sold beverage in the world, after tea. Ironically beer is more popular in the UK than tea. The “Six Pack” was invented in the 1940’s when experts decided that is the optimal weight that a wife carry beer for her husband. Beer is ancient, dated far before 3000 B.C. Hammurabi law says that deluding water in beer is punishable by death. The “Kwispelbier” is beer for “Man’s best friend”, meaning beer for dogs with meat in it. The most expensive beer is called “Tot-Anach-Amon”, sold for 52$ per 0.3L bottle. George Washington, Samuel Adams and Tomas Jefferson where all Beer Brewers. Prime Ministers, Presidents and other Governors use beer for gambling or prices. Czech people are the largest consumers of beer in the world 160L per person.

Beer and Health The most important thing that relates beer and health is that you most drink in moderation to benefit from it. Beer is healthy due to 2 main elements: 1. Alcohol and the components that it it’s made of. Beer is fat free and cholesterol free. Decreases the chances of strokes, heart and vascular disease and cognitive decline. Decreases coronary heart disease. “Boosts” the brain. Low alcoholic have anti-cancer properties. Contains nutrients, including magnesium, selenium, potassium, phosphorus, biotin, and B vitamins. Beer has a relaxing effect on the body thereby reducing stress. Improves blood circulation.

Conclusion Beer is one of the world’s first alcoholic drinks, Beer is healthy but you should drink wisely  Otherwise…

Bibliography A concise timeline of beer history by Prof. Linda Raley, Texas Tech University http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer http://www.ynet.co.il/articles/0,7340,L- 3904406,00.html Beer: Health and Nutrition By C.W. Bamforth, 2004, Blackwell Publishing http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/31/early show/health/main5200448.shtml http://www.forbes.com/2008/03/14/beer-drink- health-forbeslife-cx_avd_0317health.html