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== Beer ==

== Beer ==

[[Beer]] was discovered independently by many societies in the past<ref>http://www.fosters.com.au/enjoy/beer/history_of_beer.htm</ref>.  In ancient Egypt,  to help provide the calories needed and keep the lower classes happy <ref>http://www.thekeep.org/~kunoichi/kunoichi/themestream/egypt_alcohol.html</ref>.  With Christianity, beer was often made by monks who used the heavy ales to ease hunger pains while fasting<ref>http://www.eat-online.net/english/habits/beer_in_the_middle_ages.htm</ref>.

[[Beer]] was discovered independently by many societies in the past<ref>[http://www.fosters.com.au/enjoy/beer/history_of_beer.htm History of Beer], ''Fosters Australia''</ref>.  In ancient Egypt,  to help provide the calories needed and keep the lower classes happy <ref>[http://www.thekeep.org/~kunoichi/kunoichi/themestream/egypt_alcohol.html Ancient Egyptian Alcohol], ''thekeep.com''</ref>.  With Christianity, beer was often made by monks who used the heavy ales to ease hunger pains while fasting<ref>[http://www.eat-online.net/english/habits/beer_in_the_middle_ages.htm Beer in the Middle Ages], ''Eat Online''</ref>.

== Wine ==

== Wine ==

Wine is made by the fermentation of grapes. In ancient times there were many gods of wine that were worshipped<ref>http://www.wineintro.com/history/religion/index.html</ref> (Bacchus, Dionysus, and Geshtin for example). As wine was part of the holy traditions in both Jewish and Christian customs it was important that this wine was not blessed for other gods (which would make it unclean). Kosher and sacramental wine was watched to be sure that it was properly handled and no idolatry was preformed with it<ref>http://www.gemsinisrael.com/e_article000033155.htm</ref>.

Wine is made by the fermentation of grapes. In ancient times there were many gods of wine that were worshipped<ref>[http://www.wineintro.com/history/religion/index.html Wine, Religion, and Gods], ''Wineintro.com''</ref> (Bacchus, Dionysus, and Geshtin for example). As wine was part of the holy traditions in both Jewish and Christian customs it was important that this wine was not blessed for other gods (which would make it unclean). Kosher and sacramental wine was watched to be sure that it was properly handled and no idolatry was preformed with it<ref>[http://www.gemsinisrael.com/e_article000033155.htm What Makes a Wine Kosher?], ''Gems in Israel''</ref>.