An archaeological dig in Spain has provided evidence of the earliest European beer:
Spanish excavations in Can Sadurnà cave (Begues, Barcelona) have discovered four human skeletons dated to about 6,400 years ago. The skeletal remains of the individuals are particularly important as they are in a very good state of preservation.
An archaeological campaign carried out previously identified other individuals which were not so well preserved but belong to the same stratigraphic layer.
Archaeologists excavating in 1999, also discovered within the cave, evidence for the earliest European beer, which may have been included as part of the death ritual.
The search for good Spanish beer continues… 😉
Hey, its good enough for a death ritual. You dont have to drink it a second time.
Steve