Matthew on September 15th, 2009

 Beer – Interesting Facts 6   It was customary in the 13th century to baptize children with beer.   Amen to that…   Thanks, Matthew – FortyBeers.com More Interesting Beer Facts can be found here :  http://www.fortybeers.com/category/beer-facts/  Beer Smarts               

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Matthew on August 27th, 2009

  Beer – Interesting Facts 5 American beer is often predominately made from rice.  This is why it tastes so light compared to foriegn beers. This is purely an American invention to increase profits as they hoped a lighter beer would also draw women to purchase.   Thanks Matthew Beer Facts

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Matthew on August 12th, 2009

Beer – Interesting Facts 4 In olde England, town inns paid a government tax known as a ‘scot’ for serving beer. Beer lovers who left town to drink at rural pubs were said to be drinking ‘scot free’.   Thanks, Matthew – http://www.FortyBeers.com More Interesting Beer Facts can be found here :  http://www.fortybeers.com/category/beer-facts/    Check [...]

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Matthew on August 3rd, 2009

Beer – Interesting Facts 3   After consuming buckets of aul (or ale), the Vikings would head fearlessly into battle, often without armour or even shirts. In fact, “berserk” means “bare shirt” in Norse, and eventually took on the meaning of their wild battles.   Beer Smarts           Thanks, Matthew – FortyBeers.com

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