The Cultural Review

Mesopotamia

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A modern brewery interior blending ancient Mesopotamian design elements, showcasing the process of turning surplus bread into beer to combat food waste.
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How a 4000-Year-Old Beer Recipe Fights Food Waste

A 4000-year-old beer recipe, rediscovered from ancient Mesopotamia, is now helping a London brewery combat modern food waste and significantly cut carbon emissions.

Eleanor Voss·July 19, 2026