There is a fascinating article on Biblical Archeology that makes a compelling case that the Israelites drank beer religiously (pun-intended):
Ancient Israelites, with the possible exception of a few teetotaling Nazirites and their moms, proudly drank beer—and lots of it. Men, women and even children of all social classes drank it. Its consumption in ancient Israel was encouraged, sanctioned and intimately linked with their religion.
A friend added humorously:”well, they weren’t called the he-“brews” for nothin'”