Beer: the world’s most widely consumed alcoholic beverage. Most people are familiar with that fact. But, there are a ton of other interesting facts that you might not be aware of. Did you know that beer is actually health for you (in moderation)? Check out this blog for the different health benefits.
Here are some other fun facts about beer:
- The first professional brewers were all women. They were called Brewsters.
- There are really only two types of beer, lagers and ales. Lagers are defined by bottom-fermenting yeast beers. Ales are defined by top-fermenting yeast beers. Within each type of beer, there are numerous different styles.
- Craft beer drinking has been turned into a sport. There is something called the Beer Mile. Runners chug a beer, run a quarter mile, then repeat. On December 1st, 2015, Lewis Kent just set a new record, finishing in 4 minutes and 47 seconds. If you think you've got the skills, sign up here: http://www.beermile.com/
- The beer Brewmeister Snake Venom is the strongest beer in the world. The ABV is 67.5%!
- Beer strengthens bones
- In the US, beer commercials aren’t allowed to show anyone consuming alcohol.
- Zythology is the study of beer.
- Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty beer glass.
These are just a handful of the most interesting beer fact. There are A LOT more. One final fun fact that you may not have known - you can actually cook using beer as a key ingredient! Want some recipes? Click the link below to get the free beer recipes ebook.
Now, I've gotta go fill up this glass. I'm starting to get some serious cenosillicaphobia!
Cheers!
