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Beer

Beer is a drink usually made from cereal grains like barley, wheat, rice, or other grains. It's made by mixing grains and hot water, then leaving it to ferment. Fermenting is a process that allows yeast to convert sugar from the grains into alcohol and carbon dioxide. People have been making beer for thousands of years! They add different ingredients like hops, which give it its flavor. Beer is a popular drink around the world, and can come in different flavors and colors.
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