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The Rise of Beer

Season 3 Episode 2

People across the globe love beer. A LOT.

People across the globe love beer. A LOT. Danielle traces the history of beer and how we got from fermented corn to the craft beers so many enjoy today. She looks not just at the science of brewing, but also the various fermented beverages that cropped up around the world over the centuries.

AIR DATE 12/4/19

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    • About Origin of Everything

    Every aspect of our daily reality, whether its the words we use, the pop culture we love, the technology that get us through the day, or even the identities we give ourselves, emerge from thousands of intersecting histories. And on this show, we’re going to explore them ALL! . . . Okay, maybe not ALL, but you get the idea.

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