Calling all beer lovers: everyone should know about these weird beer facts!

There’s nothing more chilling than coming home after a long summer day, only to gather with your friends and family for a cold beer, a bowl of peanuts and pretzels, and maybe some beer sausages too. This beverage is a great excuse for a social event, and I’m all about it.

But if you consider yourself a fan of this drink, you need to know everything about these beer facts. Some of them are funny, some are mind-blowing, and some are purely shocking. You’ll see why in a second.

So the next time you meet your friends for a drink, make sure you tell them about these beer facts. They’ll be surprised! Let’s begin!

1. This beverage was part of a normal diet

We start off our list of beer facts with something interesting and funny. We now know that this drink can make us bloated and give us a major hangover, and drinking too much can lead to some fat around the stomach area.

But back in the Middle Ages, things were pretty much different, and people loved drinking beer because it was considered an incredible beverage for their health. Moreover, in some parts of Europe, this beverage was very appreciated, especially in areas where grape cultivation was either difficult or impossible. It was a common home activity, usually carried out by women, and was drunk daily by people of all socioeconomic groups.

Do you know about this? Keep reading to discover many other interesting beer facts.

2. McDonald’s and beer

Did you know that some McDonald’s serve beer to their customers? If you want to indulge in a delicious meal consisting of French fries and a soft and crunchy sandwich, you can pair it with an alcoholic drink rather than a fizzy one.

If you go to a McDonald’s in Germany, Portugal, South Korea, or Spain, you can enjoy a cold and tasty beer with your dish. What are your thoughts on this one?

3. Heineken and bricks

Oh, yes, these beer facts get more and more interesting, so keep reading along with us! You’re about to be surprised! Some creative people on the Heiken team probably thought about combining pleasure with utility.

Heineken designed their beer bottles in the 1960s to use them as building blocks for homes and other structures. The idea behind this clever strategy was to reduce the quantity of waste produced by beer bottles worldwide and to offer an affordable building material.

I’d still be skeptical when it comes to building a home out of glass bricks, but I have to admit that I like the idea very much. What are your thoughts on this one? Let us know! If you want to discover other beer facts, keep reading! It’s about to get juicy!

4. What about its origins?

We talked about a couple of beer facts until this moment, but it’s time to say a few things about its origin. As we all know, this was and still is a widely consumed beverage. When researchers studied this drink, they managed to trace its beginnings and discovered signs of production in Western Iran. It has been demonstrated by chemical analyses of ceramics from this era that this tasty drink was made in Western Iran as early as 3,500 BC. Can you imagine that?

And this is not all about this beer fact. There’s proof that Göbekli Tepe was brewing beer in the Pre-Pottery Neolithic (c. 8500–5500 BC). Experts studied more and noticed that the earliest clear chemical proof of beer made from barley was discovered at Godin Tepe, in the western Iranian Zagros Mountains, between 3500 and 3100 BC.

What can we say? This beverage was loved by many people centuries ago and is still one of the most popular alcoholic drinks to this day!

5. The Czech Republic and the cold beverage

We’re only halfway there with our list of impressive beer facts, so bear with us; we have many interesting things to discover! Have you ever wondered which nation consumes the largest quantity of beer? We have the answer!

Researchers studied the average consumption of beer and concluded that the Czech Republic consumes more beer per person than any other country in the world. However, when it comes to overall consumption, the country that receives the first price is China.

Some people might be surprised by this because they often link beer consumption with Germany and Ireland. What are your thoughts on this beer fact? Let us know in the comments!

6. Beer in elementary schools

Yeah, okay, in many parts of the world, people are legally allowed to drink alcohol when they reach the age of 18. Our country has stricter rules, and we don’t let adults consume alcohol unless they’re 21 or older. But not everyone follows these rules.

Everyone has heard about the negative health effects of regular soda, but we also know that alcohol can affect our brains, so where should we stand on this one?

In the early 2000s, Belgians started offering primary school pupils beer with less alcohol as a way to raise awareness regarding the side effects of soda on their health. This is such a controversial technique to send a message; we’re very curious to know what you think about this one. Let us know in the comments, and let’s chit-chat about this!

7. Beer with a twist

We have sodas with fruit and sweet aromas, candy that tastes like veggies, or weird things, such as chips that taste like socks, but can you imagine drinking a beer and feeling the taste of a pizza in your mouth?

A warm size of cheesy pizza pairs incredibly well with a fizzy Cola or a cold beer, but some creative people took this meal combination to the next level. SEVEN BRO7HERS Brewing managed to create a beverage that tastes almost identical to a delicious and fluffy pizza. I would love a beer-pizza, or should I say beezza? Have you ever tried something like that? Did you like it?

Which one of these beer facts do you think is the most interesting one?

8. How many varieties are there?

You’ve undoubtedly seen sours, ales, lagers, and much more when looking at a brewery menu, a store’s selection, or an Internet beer purchase. Since there are so many options available, which one do you choose? Well, all of them!

Beer is classified into two categories: ales and lagers. However, all of your favorite IPAs and other beers are variations of these two types of beer. Experts say that there are over 100 varieties of this refreshing drink, so if you want to treat yourself and discover new things, we suggest you try every single variety. In a year, of course, so you have time to choose your favorite!

9. USA and breweries

Here’s another interesting beer fact for you: did you know that our gorgeous country is home to some of the most popular breweries in the world?

Whether you’re a big beer drinker or not, you’ve probably heard of these well-known American brewers: Anheuser-Busch, Pabst Brewing Company, and MillerCoors. They have some of the best drinks, so you should check them out if you have the chance!

If you love beer and you want to surprise your friends and family with something funny and useful the next time you host a gathering, I recommend you check out this funny beer cooler! Trust me, it will be the star of the party!

What are your thoughts on these beer facts? We’re curious to know what you think about these, so leave your thoughts in the comments below! If you enjoyed reading this article and you’d like to check out something else from Mind-Bending Facts, here’s a good post for you: Fact or Fiction? 10 Women’s Health Myths You Should Stop Believing