Beer in Egypt

A bottle of Luxor Weizen, a wheat beer from the Luxor brand brewed by Egybev, and a bottle of Sakara Gold

Beer in Egypt has long held a significant role, and its presence in the country is thought to date back to the Predynastic period. In ancient Egypt wine was preferred by the upper class, whereas beer was a staple for working class Egyptians and a central part of their diet.[1] Despite religious restrictions and conflicting views on alcohol after the Muslim conquest of Egypt, the consumption of beer did not cease, and it still remains the most popular alcoholic beverage in the country by far, accounting for 54 percent of all alcohol consumption.[2]

  1. ^ Seawright, Caroline. "Ancient Egyptian Alcohol: Beer, Wine and the Festival of Drunkenness". The Keep. Archived from the original on 18 June 2007. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  2. ^ Rios, Lorena. "Drinking Alcohol Is Always an Open Secret in Egypt". Munchies. Retrieved 13 December 2016.