On September 7, 2020, Labor Day and Beer Lover’s Day share the same calendar date! Kinda fitting don’t you think? After all, celebrating with an ice cold one is the norm for many on this American holiday.
Some Interesting Beer Facts:
Beer is the third most popular drink on earth, after water and tea. Also, it is the most popular alcoholic drink in the world.
The earliest evidence of beer making was found to date back to western Iran in 3,500 BC.
Interestingly, in ancient Mesopotamia, beer was associated with religion, ritual and believed to have magical powers.
In France, Germany, Portugal, and South Korea, you can order beer to go with your Big Mac at McDonalds.
As of 2017, California had by far the most breweries in the United States.
The strongest beer in the world is “Snake Venom,” brewed by Scottish brewery Brewmeister. It is 67.5% alcohol by volume (abv). For comparison, most vodka is 40% abv, with beers typically between 3% and 10% abv.
The following excerpt is taken from nationaltoday.com, a website devoted to helping folks keep track of all these extra “holidays” –
Let’s all sing, “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall,” because it’s National Beer Lover’s Day on September 7. Time to break out those German steins, decorative pitchers and very cool beer bottles.
Beer and the process of brewing beer goes back to ancient times in cultures the world over. The crafting of beer carries rich traditions, often requiring years of training and experience in the trade while the methods, grains, and flavors continue to change and evolve over time. Becoming a brew master can take years of fine-tuning the skills to make an exemplary beer or even an ale. One sure requirement is a love of beer and the craft. Today, fill your glass with an ice-cold, frothy beer and savor every gulp!
For more on celebratory days dedicated to food, cultural, causes and more, check out https://nationaltoday.com/
As I pop the top off a bottle of my favorite brew…I say cheers to American workers, the United States of America and the everyman beverage! Here’s to a Happy Labor Day & Beer Lover’s Day!
