BEER LOVERS' MEME COIN
BOOZY'S JOKES, memes, QUOTES AND FUN FACTS!
40+ things you probably
did not know about beer...
- The oldest known recipe in the world is for beer. It dates back over 4,000 years and was found in ancient Sumeria (modern-day Iraq).
- The fear of an empty beer glass is called cenosillicaphobia.
- In the Middle Ages, beer was consumed more than water, as it was safer due to the brewing process killing off harmful bacteria.
- The strongest beer in the world has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of over 50%.
- The foam on top of beer is called “head” or “froth,” and it helps to release the beer’s aroma.
- The world’s longest hangover lasted 4 weeks after a Scotsman consumed 60 pints of beer.
- The world’s oldest brewery is believed to be the Weihenstephan Brewery in Germany, which has been operating for over 1,000 years.
- The Eiffel Tower was originally intended to be a temporary structure for the 1889 World’s Fair and was supposed to be dismantled afterward. However, it was saved because it was used as a radio antenna for military purposes, including broadcasting beer advertisements.
- The Code of Hammurabi, one of the earliest known legal codes, had specific regulations regarding beer quality and pricing, with penalties for brewers who served watered-down beer or overcharged for their brews.
- Beer was illegal in Iceland until March 1, 1989.
- The world’s longest recorded beer garden table was over 389 feet long and seated more than 1,300 people.
- The world record for the fastest beer drinking is 1 liter in 1.3 seconds.
- The world’s most expensive beer is called “The End of History” and is sold inside taxidermy animals, with a price tag of over $20,000 per bottle.
- In the 13th century, monks brewing beer would drink 5-7 liters a day to sustain themselves during fasting periods.
- The term “lager” comes from the German word “lagern,” which means “to store” or “to mature.”
- Beer was not classified as an alcoholic beverage in Russia until 2013.
- In the 17th century, it was common for students in England to receive beer as part of their meals.
- The average American consumes about 23 gallons of beer each year.
- The most common street name in the United States is “Second Street.”
- The second most common street name is “First Street.” Third? “Third Street.” And so on. This phenomenon is often attributed to the breweries that once dotted these streets.
- The world’s strongest beer, named “Snake Venom,” has an alcohol content of 67.5%.
- The second world’s strongest beer, “Tactical Nuclear Penguin,” has an ABV of 32%, but its creator, BrewDog, followed it up with “Sink the Bismarck!” which boasts an ABV of 41%.
- In ancient Babylon, if a man brewed a bad batch of beer, he would be drowned in it as punishment.
- The Czech Republic consumes the most beer per capita in the world.
- Beer commercials in France cannot show people consuming beer.
- The world’s oldest recipe for beer is over 4,000 years old and comes from ancient Sumeria.
- In the Czech Republic, beer is cheaper than water.
The world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, originally began as a celebration of the wedding between Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen in 1810. - In Argentina, beer was not considered an alcoholic beverage until 2016.
- The term “lager” means “storage” in German, as the beer was traditionally stored in cool cellars during fermentation.
The most common beer glass shape is called a “shaker pint.” - The first professional brewers were women, known as “brewsters,” who brewed beer for their communities in ancient Mesopotamia.
- The world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, serves over 7 million liters of beer during its two-week run.
- The Czech Republic has the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, with an average of 142.6 liters per person per year.
- The world’s oldest known recipe is for beer, dating back to ancient Sumeria around 4,000 BCE.
- The world’s longest hangover lasted for 4 weeks after a Scotsman consumed 60 pints of beer.
- In ancient Egypt, beer was sometimes used as currency.
The world’s largest beer bottle collection belongs to Ron Werner of Washington, USA, who has collected over 25,000 unique beer bottles. - The world’s largest beer festival, Oktoberfest, has been held annually in Munich, Germany, since 1810.
- The term “beer belly” is a misnomer. While excessive beer consumption can lead to weight gain, the main culprit is usually overall calorie intake rather than beer specifically.
- The “beer mile” is a sporting event where participants drink a beer before running a quarter-mile lap, and then repeat this process three more times.
- The current world record is 4 minutes and 33 seconds.
- The Great London Beer Flood of 1814 occurred when a massive vat containing over 135,000 gallons of beer burst open, flooding the streets of London with a beer wave that killed 8 people.
- In the Middle Ages, monks were allowed to drink up to five quarts of beer a day as a form of liquid sustenance during their fasts.
- The world’s most expensive beer, “The End of History” by BrewDog, comes in a taxidermy squirrel or stoat and sells for over $20,000 per bottle.
- In Belgium, there’s a beer pipeline that runs underground to transport beer from the brewery to the bottling plant.
- The Czech Republic has the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, with an average of over 142 liters per person per year. This is almost equivalent to a pint of beer every day!
- The town of Zalec in Slovenia has a public fountain that dispenses free beer for residents and tourists, serving as a unique attraction known as the “beer fountain.”
10+ Funny Beer Jokes
- Why did the beer go to school? Because it wanted to be a little b-ale-anced!
- I told my wife she should embrace her mistakes. She gave me a hug and said, “You’re one of them.” Cheers to that!
- Why did the beer go to the party alone? Because it wanted to be the life of the pilsner!
- I don’t have a beer gut, I have a protective covering for my rock-hard abs!
- I drink beer on days that end in “Y.” Why? Because beer doesn’t ask silly questions like that!
- Why did the beer file a police report? Because it was stolen! It’s a real ale-abration when you find it again.
- Why did the beer refuse to go outside? It didn’t want to get bottled up in traffic!
- I’m not an alcoholic. Alcoholics go to meetings. I’m a beer enthusiast!
- Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything, even the beer!
- I don’t always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer it to be a pint.
I like my beer like I like my relationships—full-bodied and constantly evolving. - I don’t need a personal trainer. I need someone to follow me around and slap the beer out of my hand!
- Why did the beer cross the road? To get to the bottom of the glass!
- I’m on a strict liquid diet. It’s called beer.
Why was the beer unhappy? Because it always got bock-stabbed by its friends! - Why did the beer go to therapy? It had too many issues to bottle up!
- I’m not drunk, I’m just intoxicated by the freedom of expression that beer gives me!
- Why did the beer refuse to leave the refrigerator? Because it was a cold beer and didn’t want to turn into a warm one!
- Why did the beer always get invited to parties? Because it was the life of the keg!
- Beer doesn’t make you fat. It makes you lean… against tables, chairs, and walls!