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Beer "Fact" #38: Beer has style.

Written By Maxwell Arndt - January 16 2013

There are more than 120 beer styles worldwide, and plenty of new styles that haven’t been officially recognized, such as White Stout, Black Saison, and Belgian IPA.

Beer "Fact" #13: Hops keep a level head.

Written By Maxwell Arndt - January 16 2013

Isohumulones, a type of alpha acid in hops, aid in head retention.

Beer "Fact" #8: Growlers used to make noise.

Written By Maxwell Arndt - January 16 2013

The term “growler”, which refers to a glass or ceramic vessel used to transport draft beer, is believed to have originated in the late 19th century when the steel pails that were used to transport beer would make a “growling” noise when CO2 escaped from them.

Beer "Fact" #2: Germany knows how to hop.

Written By Maxwell Arndt - January 16 2013

Known for its Hallertau, Tettnang, and Hersbruck varietals, Germany is the top producer of hops worldwide. The United States ranks second, and China third.

Beer "Fact" #24: Beer builds pyramids.

Written By Maxwell Arndt - January 16 2013

In ancient Egypt, workers received beer three times a day as part of their rations.

Beer "Fact" #25: Beer is for the whole family.

Written By Maxwell Arndt - December 06 2012

During the European Middle Ages and the Renaissance, beer was often a nutritional necessity and was sometimes used in a medicinal setting. It could be flavored with almost anything, from the bark of fir trees to fresh eggs and thyme. Almost everyone drank beer, including children.

Beer "Fact" #29: Homebrewing is a presidential pastime.

Written By Maxwell Arndt - November 05 2012

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Barack Obama are all known to have brewed beer while in office. Ale to the chief!

Beer "Fact" #10: Tegestology is the practice of collecting beer coasters.

Written By Maxwell Arndt - November 05 2012

The term is derived from tegestos which is Greek for “small reed mat”. Not surprisingly, those who collect the coasters are known as tegestologists.

Beer "Fact" #19: King Gambrinus is the Patron Saint of beer.

Written By Maxwell Arndt - October 21 2012

Widely believed to be the inventor of hopped malt beer, Gambrinus (who is not to be confused with St. Arnold, the patron saint of brewing) learned the art of brewing from Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess of fertility.

Beer "Fact" #3: Teddy loved beer.

Written By Maxwell Arndt - October 15 2012

On a 1909 African safari, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt’s packing list included “500 gallons of beer”.

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