There's nothing like an ice-cold beer in a hot summer day and since the summer is getting closer and closer, we wanted to give beer some shout out and tell you some cool stuff about it!
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1. They serve beer in elementary schools in Belgium.
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While in most schools in the world, mainly water, milk and sugary drinks are being served, Belgians, on the other hand began to serve beer instead of soda as a healthier alternative in the early 2000's.
2. Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic drinks in the world.
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The earliest evidence of brewing beer dates back to ancient Iran approximately 3500-2900 B.C. and was found in the form of chemical residues.
3. There is a thousand year old brewery.
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Weihenstephaner brewery is the oldest operating brewery in the world founded at least in 1040.
4. There is an international beer day.
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The first beer day was held in 2007 in the U.S. and by 2012, the holiday was celebrated in 50 countries in more than 200 cities around the world. The International Beer Day is celebrated in the first Friday of August.
5. Beer is most consumed in The Czech Republic.
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As of 2023 the top 3 countries that drink the most amount of beer are The Czech Republic - 184.1 liters per capita, Austria - 98.7 liters per capita and Lithuania - 96.3 liters per capita. Romania and Poland are also in the top 5.
6. There are hundreds of styles of beer.
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There are 2 major beer categories - ales and lagers, although there are hundreds of varieties. They differ in terms of yeast fermentation in the brewing process.
7. Beer is one of the most consumed drinks in the world.
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People from all over the world drink around 50 billion gallons of beer every year.
8. Oktoberfest is the largest beer festival in the world.
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Each year, about 6 million people visit the festival in Germany.
In conclusion, beer can be not only enjoyable and refreshing, but also interesting! If you enjoyed these cool facts, make sure to check out our website for more interesting stuff!
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