General History of Alcohol

Evidence of alcohol consumption dates back in history to as early as 8,000 BCE. As far back as human records go,
alcohol has been a part of the society and practices of man. Primitive peoples utilized many forms of alcohol in medicinal, religious, and recreational activities. Although it has become the topic of some controversy in modern times, it serves
essentially the same functions today as it did back then. Below you will find a detailed timeline of the history of alcohol.