National Drink Beer Day
National Drink Beer Day is celebrated every year on September 28 throughout the country to bring beer enthusiasts together and enjoy a glass of their favorite beer.
It is a simple observance to have some fun and appreciate one of the oldest and most beloved beverages in the world.
The origin of this day is not clearly documented and unlike other observances, it do not have a long complicated history or traditions.
National Drink Beer Day falls right in the middle of Oktoberfest season which makes it the perfect excuse to try new variants and flavors.
National Beer Day should not be confused with National Beer Day on April 7, International Beer Day on August 7, or National American Beer Day on October 7.
Reasons To Celebrate National Drink Beer Day
The existence of beer has been around for several thousand years and even today it plays a huge role in social gatherings and cultural traditions.
This enough is a reason to celebrate the day, but- National Drink Beer Day also reminds us to appreciate the different beer styles from ales to lagers to stouts and IPAs.
It also gives you an opportunity to support local breweries.
Fun Ways to Celebrate National Drink Beer Day
The easiest way to celebrate National Drink Beer Day is literally in the name - enjoy a glass of your favorite chilled beer.
Invite friends or family to join in a tasting session. Pair beers with small bites and compare notes on flavor, aroma, and style.
Many breweries and pubs mark the occasion with special events or promotions. Check out what’s happening in your community.
From classic shows like Cheers to documentaries about brewing, spend the evening learning more about beer culture while sipping your favorite drink.
Interesting Beer Facts
- Beer is older than bread. The earliest brewing evidence goes back 7,000 years in ancient Iran, which means people were sipping before they were slicing.
- The world’s strongest beer is “Snake Venom” from Scotland with 67.5% ABV. That’s less of a drink and more of a challenge.
- Ancient Egyptians used beer as currency. Pyramid builders were basically clocking in for pints.
- Beer pushed the invention of refrigeration in the 1800s, which later gave us cold sodas and ice cream.
- There is an actual phobia of empty beer glasses called cenosillicaphobia. Talk about a party killer.
- In medieval Europe, beer was safer than water because the brewing process killed off bacteria.
- The Czech Republic drinks the most beer per person in the world at around 140 liters each year. That is basically a swimming pool full of lager.
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