Sumerian Goddess of Beer

This Goddess would go over big here in Wisconsin, heh. "In Heaven, there is no beer, that's why we drink it here..." From GuestonTap.com (love the name) Sumerian Goddess of Beer BY Angelo M. De Ieso II Honorary Beer Scribe for Guest on Tap Ninkasi Brewing of Eugene, Oregon has given Northwestern handcrafted beer enthusiasts something to feel even more enthusiastic about. Started by former Steelhead brewer Jamie Floyd and his two partners Nikos Ridge and Tom Kamis, the neoteric company brings to the table a wealth of brewing savoir-faire with a business practice that is community-minded and enviromentally cognizant. The name Ninkasi is that of the ancient Sumerian goddess of beer who is believeb by many to have created the original recipe for beer some 4,000 years ago. And while a few other beer-related organizations around the world have made reference of her, the concept of innovation is refreshing, even in a part of the world that demands inventive and originative brewing practices. Rest of article here. For more information about the history of Ninkasi: http://www.matrifocus.com/SAM06/spotlight.htm (warning: some representations of ancient graphics are not suitable for children) http://beeradvocate.com/articles/304