Hi, All! It has been a long time since I read "Paleolithic Prescription," by Eaton, et al., but if I remember correctly they did address the alcohol question. I believe they said early Hunter Gatherers moved around a lot--as they cleaned out an area of game and the gathered food. In general, they did not stay in one place long enough to make alcoholic beverages. I don't think they had good storage utensils for liquids, either. Jane Tucson, AZ USA