Did you know that...

1) ...beer is not fattening; it does not contain fats or cholesterol.

2) ...the longest bar counter is nearly 124 metres long and boasts 56 beer taps. In order to visit that beer heaven you need to take a trip to Ohio.

3) ...hop arise not the basic ingredient of beer; it is only a seasoning

4) ...beer should be poured into a glass rinsed with cold water. This prevents bubbles from settling on the glass walls and ensures the beverage’s ideal golden colour.

5) ...Hammurabi’s code was ruthless for inn-keepers who diluted beer or sold it at inflected prices. They could be punished by drowning in the counterfeit drink.

6) ...beer lowers blood pressure, calms down, is antiseptic and aids digestion.

7) ...beer is the only beverage sporting such an impressive head.

8) ...beer contains nearly 40 mineral compounds which build up energy.

9) ...one litre of beer contains 200 mg of vitamins.