No matter what your beer of choice, from the classiest can to the tastiest tap, you should know that the beer you enjoy has left a long legacy in its wake. Mankind has enjoyed beer since ancient civilization, but its uses go far beyond simply enjoyment. Beer has had a powerful impact on medicine, scientific discovery, commerce, and culture. From the earliest of ales, beer has influenced ancient Egypt, medieval Europe, and even America, as we know it. Without everyone’s favorite adult beverage, the world today would look a lot different. So next time you raise your glass, stop and ask, without beer, where would we be now?