I'm conflicted about whether breweries are good.  Are you a fan of local breweries?
I don't really care for them. I do find it interesting that they've been brewing beer since at least 2500 in Mesopotamia
No kidding - I had no idea!  Since at least 2500 BC?  I had no idea beer had such a history.  I should respect breweries.
Originally it was produced in the home, but after the ninth century, farms and monasteries started producing beer on a larger scale.