In ancient Egypt, beer was no longer just food or a beverage. It turned into a form of compensation - possessing as real a value as money does today.
Workers often received beer instead of money. This was not an informal agreement - beer was considered an official salary. Its quantity was strictly defined and depended on the type of work and status.
Beer — As a Guarantee of Economic Stability
Beer daily provided workers with energy, nutritional value, and a safe liquid. Thanks to fermentation, it was much more reliable than water, while also reducing the risk of spreading diseases.
That is why beer became a part of the economy. It had value, an exchange function, and stability. When a beverage replaces money, it means one thing: beer is already embedded in the economic system of civilization.