Traces of 10,000-year-old ancient rice beer found

Using a multiproxy approach, the research team analyzed phytoliths, starch, and fungi microfossils found in pottery vessels from the earliest phase of the Shangshan site to understand ancient practices. They uncovered evidence of rice beer dating back about 10,000 years at the Shangshan site in Zhejiang Province, China. These findings provide new insights into the origins of alcoholic beverage brewing in East Asia.