Here are the 10 amazing beer fun facts that will make you sound smarter at any party:
1. Germany has the world’s oldest brewery
Weihenstephan in Germany has the world’s oldest brewery called Weihenstephan Brewery. This brewery started brewing beer years ago in 1040.
2. ‘Honeymoon’ was named after beer
In the 5th century, it was mandatory in many cultures for wedding guests to bring mead, which was honey beer, for the wedding couple. The couple had to drink it on their first night or “moon” together. Hence, the term “honeymoon” was formed.
3. Breakfast of champions!
Before the 1800s, it was a common thing to consume beer for breakfast. Unlike tea or coffee, people used to have a beer to help them wake up in the morning.
4. There’s a reason we call it ‘beer’
The word “beer” is believed to be derived from a Latin bibere that means “to drink.”
5. George Washington knew how to make beer
In his notebook, George Washington wrote down a recipe to make a “small beer.” He kept this recipe with him even during the Indian and French wars in the 1700s.
6. Beer cans were created only in 1933
Back then, only a brewery called Kreuger teamed up with a canning company for packing their first Kreger special beer in New Jersey.
7. North Dakota consumes the most amount of beer
In 2013, North Dakota was listed first in beer consumption, i.e. about 44 gallons.
8. Snow is the best selling beer in this world
Yes! The world’s best-selling beer is called Snow. Produced in China, this beer is known to be named after Jon Snow.
9. People used to drink ‘Medical Beer’ during the Prohibition
At the time of The Prohibition, some brewers and doctors tried to create a loophole in the law by giving the notion that “Medical Beer” could treat sick people. So, doctors used to prescribe it to people.
10. Beer is good for health
According to some healthy people, one of the most common beer nutrition facts is that drinking beer can reduce the risk of developing heart diseases, as it’s made from grains.
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