In the beverage culture of ancient Greece, wine was dominant. It was associated with the gods, philosophy, and festivals, while beer was often perceived as a "barbarian drink"—a sign of foreign cultures, northern peoples, and the non-Greek world.
However, this does not mean that beer did not exist in Greece. On the contrary, it was still consumed, especially by warriors and representatives of foreign tribes who lived or traded in Greek lands. For them, beer was a nutritious, energizing, and practical drink.
Although the Hellenistic aristocracy preferred wine, Greek authors and physicians, including Hippocrates, often mentioned beer in their writings.