Posted on 08/02/2024 7:19:19 AM PDT by Red Badger
INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY
The first Friday in August brings a toast to ales, lagers, and pilsners that put the international in International Beer Day. Whether your beer is fermented or not, dark or pale, hoppy, bitter, smooth, or domestic, we raise our mug on International Beer Day.
#InternationalBeerDay
Perhaps there's a porter or a Belgian in your glass. Lift it high among friends around the world, thanking those who work at brewing delicious beer in your local area. Why? Because International Beer Day brings the world together, celebrating the beers of all cultures on one remarkable day.
Did you know, this is a day for beer lovers everywhere. In backyards, taverns, pubs, and breweries all over, people celebrate beer's greatness while showing gratitude to their bartender and waitstaff. Don't miss this one. If you do, be sure to check out these other ways to celebrate:
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6 WAYS TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY
Celebrate International Beer Day by enjoying a glass with friends. Try a new beer. If you don't know what to try, here are some suggestions.
Attend a tasting - Yes, like wine tastings, there are beer tastings, too.
Get a flight - Many pubs and breweries offer a flight with of few ounces of 4-5 beers to taste.
Make some beer bread- Enjoy this tasty recipe while you also enjoy your brewskies!
Take a quiz - There are several flavor profile quizzes online to help you choose your next beer. You can also take a quiz to find out just how much you know about beer, too. Like this one at Fun Trivia.
Ask the bartender - They can guide you based on your flavor preferences. Then be sure to thank and tip them, especially if they provided sound advice.
Tour a brewery - Brewery tours offer samples. Not only will you find a beer you like, but most breweries have a rich history. Even younger breweries include fascinating stories about their founders or their recipes.
Post on social media using #InternationalBeerDay - Celebrate all who brew such fantastic beer around the globe.
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INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY HISTORY
Our research shows the origin of International Beer Day dates back to 2008. Because August is hot in many parts of the world, the first Friday of August was chosen.
DATES:
2 August 2024
1 August 2025
7 August 2026
6 August 2027
4 August 2028
3 August 2029
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August 2nd Celebrated History
1610
During his quest to find the Northwest Passage, Henry Hudson's ships sailed up a large river on the eastern shore of North America. The river and bay would eventually be named after him.
1776
While delegates from the 13 colonies formally approved the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, it wasn't signed by the delegates until August 2nd. However, not all the delegates signed on that day. Many signed days later and some, not at all.
1819
Charles Guille becomes the first person to parachute in the United States. He ascended up into the sky using a hot air balloon, and when he reached the desired altitude, Guille cut his basket loose from the balloon. His parachute unfurled and Guille drifted to the Earth, basket and all, before a crowd of thousands at Vauxhall Gardens in New York City.
1870
The first underground subway, the Tower Subway opens to the public. Tunneled deep beneath London's River Thames, the subway's original purpose of allowing wheeled traffic was soon abandoned to foot traffic only. While not used for public transportation of any kind, the tunnel provides a pathway for utilities.
1909
The United States Mint issues the first Lincoln penny to the public. On one side, the penny displayed the profile of President Abraham Lincoln along with the words "In God We Trust" and "Liberty" and the year 1909. On the flip side, two stalks of wheat graced the coin along with the phrase "E. Pluribus Unum" across the top and the words "ONE CENT" and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" in the center.
1923
The 29th President of the United States, Warren G. Harding, dies of a heart attack.
1973
The movie American Graffiti premiers at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. George Lucas directed the coming of age film. Many faces familiar to today's audiences include Richard Dreyfuss, Suzanne Somers, Wolfman Jack, Ron Howard, Harrison Ford, Mackenzie Philips, and Cindy Williams.
1980
Magic by Olivia Newton-John hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stays there for four weeks.
1990
The Gulf War begins with the bombing of Kuwait City by Iraq.
August 2nd Celebrated History Pierre Charles L'Enfant - 1754
The central design for Washington D.C. was laid out by this French-American architect.
John Tyndall - 1820
The American physician scientifically answered the often asked question, "Why is the sky blue?". He also discovered the properties of air in the atmosphere and the greenhouse effect.
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi - 1834
This French sculptor is best known for designing the Statue of Liberty.
Frederic W. Goudy – 1865
The self-taught American printer and typographer designed his first typeface. In his lifetime, he would create over 100 different fonts.
Myrna Loy - 1905
Best known for her roles in The Thin Man, The Great Ziegfeld, and Cheaper by the Dozen, Loy also was known for her activism during World War II.
Bill Scott - 1920
As a voice actor, Scott portrayed animated characters Bullwinkle, Mister Peabody, Dudley Do-Right and George of the Jungle.
Peter O'Toole - 1932
Best known for his role as Lawrence of Arabia in the film by the same name, O'Toole also starred in numerous other award-winning films.
Wes Craven - 1939
The American filmmaker, actor, and novelist is best known for his eerie horror films. Among his many credits are A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream and The Hills Have Eyes.
Kathy Lennon - 1943
Kathy Lennon was the second youngest sister in the vocal group The Lennon Sisters.
Lance Ito - 1950
The Los Angeles Superior Court judge is best known for presiding over the People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson case in 1995. During the much-publicized murder case, Judge Ito became a household name.
Caleb Carr - 1955
Historian and author, Carr has published several books including The Alienist, The Angel of Darkness, Killing Time, and several more.
Mary Louise Parker - 1964
Best known for her role as Ruth Jamison in Fried Green Tomatoes, the versatile actress also played numerous other roles. Her long list of credits includes state productions as well.
Golden Tate - 1988
Tate plays wide receiver for the New York Giants.
Simone Manuel - 1996
An Olympic swimmer, Manuel earned two gold medals and two silver medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
IT’S FINALLY HERE!!!!!...................
Like the song says: “God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy.”
Didn’t know this, but my inner beer drinker must have when I made an unusual purchase last night along with a case of light beer. A large bottle of Weihenstephan Hefe Weissbier to enjoy tonight.
Grew up in The Beer Capitol of the World, Milwaukee. My Uncles were all Cops, Firemen or worked for Miller or Pabst. Lots of Good Times as a kid, though. Escaped town before they put me on the line...
“International Beer Day brings the world together, celebrating the beers of all cultures on one remarkable day.”
Wonderful! Kumbaya!! Can the muzzles stop the killing for one day and hoist a tall mug of suds?
Rest in peace, Uncle A.!
No alcohol for them.................
“No alcohol for them...”
DARN! There goes the brotherly, sudsy Kumbaya! Gone before it even started.
Beer was essential in the development of civilization.
Instead of the hunter-gatherer, there was the cultivator. Crops have to tended and guarded (as well as plant selection to improve the species). Beer-related crops could be fermented for long-term storage and consumption.
With the village came animal and pet domestication.
Also, the onset of beer goggles, encouraging human reproduction.
Glad you posted this. I love a good beer, especially an ice cold one on a hot summer day. It’s been 90 degrees or better the past couple of days and I’ve been working on the house outside, power washing and preparing for a preservative, it’s a log house3 we built 40 years ago. Today, I’m taking a break waiting for a delivery of an oxy cleaning agent. So, with a short road trip, I’m going to get some of my favorite brew, a 6 pack or two of Hoegaarden and maybe a little bourbon and crank up the tunes.
Ah, it must be the holiday season already! Break out the koozies and the coasters! Raise a glass of a local micro to the one guy who has done more for decent beer than anyone else: Dylan Mulvaney.
I restocked my husband’s beer fridge on Wednesday. It looked like he was running low, so I took it upon myself to get his favorite brews chilling. Happy husband + happy wife = happy life!
That was a fun show back in the day.
I haven’t given up beer drinking, but I have rules for when I do drink beer, and it happens so rarely that it may seem like I don’t drink it anymore. ;)
Nice steins for sure!
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