Deep-fried beer is made by injecting beer into dough pockets and frying them in hot oil for a short time. The beer stays cold due to the short frying time, resulting in a unique sensation. Pretzel dough and dry ale were used in early examples. Frying is a quick cooking method that prevents food from […]
Alcohol can create beer goggles, making people view members of the opposite sex as more attractive than they really are. This can lead to embarrassing situations the next morning, as people may sober up and realize their mistake. Bars known as “meat markets” are popular for short-term liaisons, and alcohol can help people lose their […]
The term “draft beer” has various meanings, including beer served directly from a cask without pressurization and active yeast, beer brewed and served from a keg, and even bottled beer with nitrogen inserts. Historically, draft beer referred to beer transported from a cask directly to the customer. The term draft beer has taken on several […]
“Beer and skittles” is a British phrase meaning something easy, relaxing, or fun, often used negatively. Skittles refers to a British game similar to bowling. The phrase has no actual connection to drinking beer or playing skittles, but rather connotes a life of luxury. Other phrases with similar meanings include “wine and roses” and “fun […]
An Olympic-sized swimming pool holds 660,253 gallons, equivalent to over 42,600 kegs of beer. Americans consumed enough beer on Super Bowl Sunday 2011 to fill 493 Olympic-sized pools and nearly 800 on St. Patrick’s Day. The Czech Republic has the highest per capita consumption, while China drinks the most beer annually. The agricultural revolution is […]
Drinking beer while breastfeeding to increase milk production and aid milk letdown has mixed results, with excess alcohol reducing milk supply. Moderate alcohol consumption is considered safe by medical organizations, but excessive consumption can harm the baby’s development. Drinking beer while breastfeeding has long been touted as a way to both increase milk production and […]
Beer pong is a popular drinking game played on a long table with two teams of two players. The objective is to throw a ping pong ball into the opposing team’s cups, and the losing team must drink all remaining beer. Rules vary, and players must exercise moderation. Beer pong is a popular drinking game […]
