Beer Facts You Didn’t Know About!

For instance, you are in a house party, an office party, or in a pub, a pint of beer is always handy and affordable! But apart from being easily available, there are some beer facts about it you’d be surprised to know! For Starters, China has the highest consumption of beer in the world!

Here’s something interesting to start with! Did you know the Oktober fest in Germany is the largest beer fest in the world! There’s more to beer than the wide range of it you find at bars. So for all the fans, read on to discover some chilling, bubbly facts that will quench your thirst!

6 Beer Facts You Didn’t Know!

1) The historical fact- The oldest beer recipe is over 4000 yrs old!

The beer we drink today is actually quite old! Keep on reading to find the story behind its origin.

According to the British Museum, a clay tablet, approx 3100-3000 BC old in Mesopotamia. The symbol for beer as “an upright jar with a pointed base,” can be seen thrice in the image above.

Here’s another cool story about the history of beer! Egyptian workers were paid with beer! They received 2-5 liters of beer a day. No wonder they made such monumental structures!

2) Old is Gold! Women were the first professional brewers

Talking of Egypt brings us to our next interesting fact! Did you know in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Babylon, only women used to brew beer!

Brewing beer was considered a noble task for women. Only women from elite backgrounds had the privilege to brew beer. Thanks to the economic transition from agricultural-based to industry-based that the men got a chance to brew!

3) Facts to be proud of- Beer is the third most popular drink!

Beer has certainly made its mark in the world! Its popularity in India is certainly increasing but we have a lot to catch up! Firstly, beer is the most consumed alcoholic beverage in the world! Secondly, it is the third most popular drink after water(of course-duh) and tea (thanks to us!). Now if that’s not a noteworthy achievement, I don’t know what counts!

So the next time you drink beer, be proud and remember you are contributing to its global growth!

4) Believe it- The oldest functioning brewery is over 1000 years old!

Certainly, beer has been in demand from the start! With the industrial sector’s growth, breweries continue to flourish. Meanwhile, here’s one brewery whose growth hasn’t stopped for over 1000 years! Weihenstephan is a brewery near Munich that’s still popular worldwide, began brewing in 1040. Cool huh?!

5) Astonishing facts- Beer was once consumed Hot!

Yeah, it sounds a little off, doesn’t it?! Today all we ask for is a cold pint of beer on a hot day! But things weren’t the same back then!

According to The Atlantic, warm ale provided heat and could even replace a meal. Further, a piece of advice dating back to the 17th century cautioned drinkers of cold beers. It stated warm, malty beverages are more “healthful.”History can be a bit weird sometimes, right?!

6)Too good to be true! The White House brews its own beer!

Yes, you read it correctly! However crazy It may sound but apart from many other things, the White House brews its own beer courtesy of former President Barack Obama.

According to the White House blog, Barack Obama was the first president to brew beer on the White House grounds. In addition, it is of top-fermented quality and has gained a welcoming response. Let’s hope it keeps the spirits high!

In conclusion, if you know any such interesting facts about beer, share with us in the comment section below! If you want more such articles, do let us know!

As the saying goes, “Beer makes everything better!” So, Eat good, stay happy! Salud!