21 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Beer
Marty Mcfly
Published
07/22/2015
Beer is the world’s most consumed alcoholic beverage. And it’s been around for ages, but how much do you actually know about it?
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The beer belly is a lie. According to nutritionist Dr. Kathryn O’Sullivan, who exposed the falseness of this widespread belief. -
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Beer strengthens bones. Beer is rich in silicon, a mineral which increases calcium deposits. -
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The bumps on the bottom of beer bottles are there for a reason. They provide friction when the bottles travel on conveyor belts. -
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You can tell how alcoholic your beer is depending on how things float in it. The denser the beer, the less alcohol. True story. -
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When ancient Egyptians built the pyramids, they sustained themselves with beer. Workers at Giza received about 4 litres of beer a day! -
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There’s a study that claims beer can prevent kidney stones. A bottle a day apparently reduces the risk by 40%. Who would’ve thought? -
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Vikings believed in a sacred goat whose udders would supply a limitless amount of beer. All part of the Valhalla appeal. -
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Jelly beer is an actual thing. Popular in Thailand, beers are cooled in a machine called a Bia Wun, which gives the beer a sort of slushie form. -
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Weed-infused beer is also an actual thing. Because smoking bud is soooo 2000. You can buy it commercially (maybe?) or google for a recipe. -
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10. Beer helps increase your memory. According to Rush University Medical Center, beer makes you 23% less likely to develop memory problems later in life. -
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There’s beer made with real moon dust. -
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George Washington’s troops were partially paid in beer. He had his own brewhouse in Mount Vernon, so it made sense. -
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Garlic beer exists, and apparently it’s not that bad. Dark, roasty, and surprisingly, chocolatey. -
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You can also get beer concentrate. It’s perfect for those camping trips! -
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There are gluten-free beers that don’t suck. According to this list from thrillst. Because if anything should be gluten-free, it’s beer… right? -
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There’s a hotel made out of 83,000 beer cans. Brewhouse Mountain Eco-Inn in York Haven, Pennsylvania, can be rented out, straight through Airbnb. -
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Beer increases your dopamine levels. We can all thank the University of Indiana for this fine discovery. -
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You can take a beer bath as a spa treatment. You can bathe in your beer, and drink it too. -
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There are universities in America that offer courses on beer brewing. -
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Beer bubbles are monitored using the same technology that’s used to monitor volcanoes. Check out the Physics of Beer Bubbles. -
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Keeping beer in freezing temperatures gives it a stronger kick. If you’re a bit skeptical, you can read about it on popsci.
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