The 10 Spot - Cheers to Beers!
Feb 28, 2012 02:44AM ● By Style
Beer is one of the oldest, most enjoyed beverages across the world; however, do you know the history behind your favorite cold one?
Style has found some of the most intriguing trivia bits, so pour yourself a pint and test your knowledge. Cheers!
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What country has the most individual beer brands?
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What is the word for “fear of an empty glass?”
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What is the most expensive beer in the world, and how much does it cost?
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What country legally defines beer to be a staple food?
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What country allows you to buy beer from a vending machine?
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How old is beer?
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What state has had more breweries in its history than any other?
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How much beer did monks drink in the Middle Ages?
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What edict stated that heaven required people to drink beer?
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How many pints of Guinness are sold worldwide every year?
SPOILER ALERT!
Answers on the next page...
ANSWERS
- Belgium at 400
- Cenosillicaphobia
- Tutankhamen. It costs $52 per bottle.
- Bavaria
- Japan
- It could be from as far back as 9500 BC; it is the oldest known written recipe.
- Pennsylvania
- Five quarts a day
- The Chinese imperial edict in 1116 BC
- 1.8 billion