sentences:  Islam is the majority religion in Egypt, and while observant Muslims tend to avoid the consumption of alcohol, it is readily available in the country.Beer is by far the most popular alcoholic beverage in the country, accounting for 54 percent of all alcohol consumed.A beer type known as "bouza" (), based on barley and bread, has been drunk in Egypt since beer first made its appearance in the country, possibly as early as the Predynastic era.