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In the land of Ninkasi : a history of beer in ancient Mesopotamia /

"In the Land of Ninkasi: A History of Beer in Mesopotamia presents the narrative surrounding the world's first great beer culture. It focuses on the beers of ancient Mesopotamia while also considering the people who brewed and drank them and the places where they were drunk. The clear road...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Paulette, Tate (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2024]
Subjects:
Mesopotamia.
Beer > Iraq > History > To 1500.
Brewing > History > To 1500.
Iraq > Civilization > To 634.
Irak > Civilisation > Jusqu'à 634.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Beer in world history
  • The land between the rivers
  • Beers and brewing ingredients
  • Brewing technologies and techniques
  • Brewers and brewing spaces
  • Drinkers and drinking practices
  • The beer-drinking experience
  • Epilogue: reviving an ancient art.