Beer, a drink that evolves with time?

By: Antonin Decourcelle and Lucas Grimon

Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic

beverages in the world. It has a rich history that spans back thousands
of years, and it has been a staple in many cultures and societies. As
times have changed, so has the beer we drink. The way we make,
package, and consume beer has evolved significantly over the years.
This article explores the evolution of beer, from its earliest origins to
the present day.

Beer is a fermented beverage made from malted grains, hops, yeast, and
water. It has been around for thousands of years and has played an
important role in many cultures and societies. Over time, beer spread
throughout the world, and different cultures developed their own unique styles
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and brewing techniques.

The evolution of beer can be traced back to the ancient Sumerians, who brewed
their beer using a mixture of barley, dates, and honey. This beer was thick and sweet and was consumed through
straws made of reeds. As beer production spread throughout the world, different cultures developed their own
styles and brewing techniques. For example, the Egyptians brewed beer using a mixture of barley bread and
water, while the Chinese used rice to make their beer. In the 19th and 20th centuries, beer production became
more industrialized. Large breweries were built, and new technologies such as pasteurization were introduced to
help preserve the beer and extend its shelf life. Beer was also packaged in cans and bottles, which made it easier
to transport and store.

Today, beer production has become more diverse and innovative. Craft breweries have emerged all over the
world, and they are experimenting with new ingredients and flavors. Sour beers, IPAs, and stouts are just a few
examples of the many different styles of beer that are available today. Beer is also being packaged in new and
innovative ways, such as in cans with resealable lids or in bottles with twist-off caps.

We asked some people some questions about the image of beer and how they thought beer would evolve.

Cecile (23 years old):

Which type of beer do you think is the most sold and drank?

“I think the most popular type of beer depends on the country but in my opinion in France it’s the Kroonenberg”

Do you think climate change can change theses preferences?

“People are more interested in climate change theses days especially young people, I think even if lots will stay
the same, some will change their habits so their consumption will be more in line with the times and so as a
result the preferences will change step by step.”

Do you prefer drinking traditional beer or would you try to drink less conventional beer such as Hibiscus or
pear?

“I like to try new things and some unusual beer can be really good so from time to time I could test all the types
of traditional beer.” Most of the people we spoke to were convinced that having less conventional beer would be
great and that the climate change would lead to a change for this ancient drink. The flavour, fermentation
methods, and even the re-utilization of byproducts, so yes climate change will change preferences, yes more
unusual beer are going to be created and we can definitely confirm that beer will continue to evolve with time as
long as people evolve themselves !