For the Beer Guzzlers- International Beer Day, the First Friday of August

International Beer Day is observed on the first Friday of August, starting in Santa Cruz, California, 2007. The first known brewery in the world is believed to have originated in ancient Sumer (modern-day Iraq) around 5,000 BC. The Sumerians, who were early inhabitants of Mesopotamia, are credited with the discovery of beer-making. They had a goddess of beer named Ninkasi, and brewing was an essential part of their culture and daily life.

Some Fun facts about beer:

1. Oldest Alcoholic Beverage: Beer is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages known to humanity, with evidence of beer production dating back to 5,000 BC in ancient Mesopotamia (the current Iraq region). Yeah sounds strange!
2. Beer Goddess:  If you have, drop all guilt pangs! Ninkasi was the Mesopotamian goddess of beer and brewing. It is possible that in the first millennium BC, she was known under the variant name Kurunnītu, derived from a term referring to a type of high-quality beer. She was associated with both positive and negative consequences of beer consumption.
3. Trillion Dollar Industry: The global beer industry is massive, with an estimated worth of over one trillion dollars. It is produced and enjoyed in almost every country around the world.
4. Beer Strength: The strength of beer is measured in Alcohol By Volume (ABV). The ABV can range from less than 3 per cent in light beers to over 10% in some craft and speciality brews.
5. Czech Republic’s Love for Beer: The Czech Republic has the highest beer consumption per capita in the world, with an average of over 140 litres (around 37 gallons) of beer consumed per person each year.
6. Compensating with Beer: In ancient Egypt, beer was a staple in the daily diet, and workers building the pyramids were often paid with beer. It was considered a nutritious and essential part of their meals.
7. World’s Strongest Beer: The title for the world’s strongest beer often changes, but some have reached ABV levels of over 50%. These beers are usually limited editions and are not commonly found.

It would not be wrong to call Gurugram the beer hub of the country, with flourishing and ever-increasing microbreweries in the city. Gurugram a home to numerous microbreweries that offer a wide range of craft beers. These watering holes produce their beer on-site and often experiment with different styles and flavours, catering to the diverse tastes of the city’s residents and visitors. Having been at the forefront of India’s craft beer revolution, Gurgaon has it all-the vibe, the places, events, beer guzzlers and enthusiasts to celebrate this day with a lot of excitement.