BEER Knowledge; Did you know this?

There are tons of information dealing with beer, but I thought this time I should change it up a bit with some beer trivia. Anything about beer is interesting… because it's about BEER! But I didn't need to tell you that… did I?

Did you know…

Cenoscillicaphobia - Fear of an empty glass.



According to The Code of Hammurabi of ancient Babylonia (c. 1750 B.C.) a merchant could be put to death for diluting beer. Via Fordham University

Belgium has the most individual beer brands, with 400.

"I'm gonna drink lots of beer and stay out all night."
- Homer Simpson


In New Zealand, beer was unknown until the Europeans introduced it in the 1800's. The first beer was brewed on the island was made by an indigenous evergreen tree with intentions for curing scurvy. (Scurvy by Stephen R. Bown)

Beer Hint: To get rid of the foam at the top of the beer (the head), stick your fingers in it for at least 5 seconds (Never touch the beer, just the foam). It eliminates the foam thanks to the PH balance of the oils that are found on the surface of your skin.

Tegestology - Latin term defined as the practice of collecting beermats or coasters.


There is a process for drinking beer in Peru. One person buy a bottle, pours a glass, passes the bottle on to the next person, drinks it, pours the dregs (leftover beer at the bottom) on the floor, then passes the glass to the next person, who repeats the process. The last person to get a drink from the bottle usually buys the next bottle. My guess is that you do not want to be the last person drinking from the bottle!

What is the difference between a lager and an ale?

Lager, the yeast is fermented at cooler temperatures, to create a smooth, crisps, and clean-tasting beer. Lager is aged for a much longer time than Ale.

Ale, the yeast is fermented at warmer temperatures, often yields a fruity aroma and flavors. Ale uses a greater amount of sugar.

Beer Trick: Do you ever have a problem with your beer glass or mug sticking to your bar napkin? Sprinkle a little salt on the napkin before setting down your glass. Watch for yourself!

Bar Napkin Salt Trick by 5minFood

The oldest known written recipe is for beer. Beer dates back to at least 4,000 BC. The earliest Sumerian writings mentioned it. The earliest recorded recipe for brewing beer founded so far is from the ancient Babylonians

Did you know that most 12 oz. beer has fewer calories than two slices of bread and contains no fat.

Did you know, in Japan beer is sold in vending machines, by street vendors and in the train stations.


"Drinking beer doesn't make you fat, it makes you lean… Against bars, tables, chairs, and poles."
- Unknown Author

Beer is a source of B- complex vitamins.

Beer is the third most consumer beverage in the world, after water and tea.

Labeorphilist - Beer bottle collector.

Referring back to previous blog entry about National Beer Day.
The prohibition, began on January 16, 1920, which lasted 13 years, 10 months, 19 days, 17 hours, and 32-1/2 minutes, and was rescinded on December 5, 1933, at 3:32 p.m.

In a Czech beer house, the bartender will refill your glass overtime you empty it. If you place a coaster on top of your glass, it signals that you have had enough.

I can go on and on about beer but now I am now capping this off with a coaster (no pun intended), ending this random compilation of beer facts, quotes, tricks, hints, and other useless knowledge pertaining to beer. I hope you enjoyed this beer trivia. Even if water is the most consumed beverage in the world, it is not the same as drinking beer. Now you can share your world-of-beer knowledge with your friends over a nice, cold beer! Cheers!