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The earliest known evidence of beer and brewing comes from [[Sumeria]] around 4,000 B.C.  The evidence comes from clay tablets inscribed with the [[Hymn to Ninkasi]], the Sumerian's Goddess of brewing, where the hymn contains a rudimentary recipe for beer.   

The earliest known evidence of beer and brewing comes from [[Sumeria]] around 4,000 B.C.  The evidence comes from clay tablets inscribed with the [[Hymn to Ninkasi]], the Sumerian's Goddess of brewing, where the hymn contains a rudimentary recipe for beer.   

=== Reinheitsgebot ===

=== Reinheitsgebot ===

The Reinheitsgebolt is the first example of a food purity law.  Passed in German in 1516, it decreed that all beers could be made from only water, malt and hops.  After the discovery of yeast and its importance in brewing, it was also added to the list.

The Reinheitsgebolt is the first example of a food purity law.  Passed in German in 1516, it decreed that all beers could be made from only water, malt and hops.{{fact}} After the discovery of yeast and its importance in brewing, it was also added to the list.

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