By Michele Debczak│mentalfloss.com

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Beer has enjoyed a millennia-long popularity streak. Around 5000 years ago, the Sumerians became the first people to brew grains into a fermented, alcoholic beverage. Since then, the beer-making process has been adapted and improved upon by everyone from ancient Egyptians to Catholic monks.

In the latest episode of Food History, host Justin Dodd explores the various ways beer has shaped civilization as we know it. To learn more about beer’s impact on religion, nutrition, and pop culture, check out the video below.