The first Friday of August is your new favourite day, perhaps second to Christmas. There will be “clinks” heard all over the world as people celebrate beer today. This, of course, is reference to the annual observance of International Beer Day, a time set aside to toast the bubbly delights of beer.
Beer, coming in first for alcoholic beverages, is the third most consumed beverage overall (after water and tea). On August 5th, the world celebrates the holiday of International Beer Day. Here are 4 ways you can celebrate International Beer Day :
Beer, It’s Time To Relax
As obvious as it is, though, drinking is often overlooked during celebrations. You don’t like how bitter hop and wheat beers can be? Try a fruit beer or keep an eye out for gruit ale, the beer’s misunderstood older sibling that’s brewed with a blend of herbs rather than hops.
Change It Up With A Different Kind Of Beer
Throw out your standard “right-hand-man” in favour of something more adventurous, because one of the goals of this day is “to unite the world under the banner of beer, by celebrating the beers of all nations together on a single day.”
Cheers To Your Bartender
Don’t be shy about showing your appreciation to the people who make your favourite beverages possible.
Visit that brewery you’ve been curious about and give the brewmaster a bear hug; express your gratitude to the bartender who has served you for years. It’s never a bad idea to show some love.
We’re all down with the “tradition” of buying drinks for those you’re celebrating with.
Buy A Beer Glass As A Present For Yourself
All beer lovers should treat themselves to the indulgence of purchasing a set of beer glasses from the supermarket and drinking beer from them in the comfort of their own homes.