Champagne - Dom Perignon, 17th Century Benedictine monk, one of first to produce. Riddling is the process of removing the sediments. Tequila is mescal from a particular region in Mexico. Sake - fermented steamed rice. Can be made from corn, peanuts, potatoes.
Bread Takes advantage of the carbon dioxide released during fermentation.
Known very early in Egypt. Unleavened bread first ones eaten, leavened breads came later. They probably arose as a result of spontaneous growth of yeast in mix. Different types of microbes in different areas. Alcohol evaporates during cooking.