A group of Chinese archaeologists recently discovered pots dating back 9000 years and containing traces of botanical and microbial materials, suggesting a beer-making process. Currently, the oldest proof of alcohol production dates back around 13,000 years. That was also “beer”, made by semi-nomadic inhabitants from the “Natufian” culture, in a region located between what is now Israel and the West Bank.
https://gizmodo.com/traces-of-beer-discovered-in-9-000-year-old-chinese-pot-1847598607
https://www.franceinter.fr/sciences/il-y-a-13-000-ans-les-natoufiens-inventaient-la-biere
