13 unknown facts about a foam drink

Beer since ancient times was one of the favorite drinks of both noble persons and ordinary people. It is not surprising that a lot of stories are connected with it, as well as curious facts.

Unusual containers

During the years of perestroika, the inhabitants of the USSR came up with a new container for transporting beer in public transport. They started using ... condoms. The fact is that these products were produced in the Soviet Union without lubricants and other additives, so they were ideal for transporting a foamy drink. In one condom was placed up to 3 liters of beer.

"Beer" Chinese progress

In 1950, there were only 8 small breweries in China's vast territory. After 50 years their number increased 100 times. Now the annual amount of beer produced is 120 million hectoliters.

All by law

In Honduras, you can get a real criminal term for improperly brewed beer. Since 1955, German law has been operating here, which precisely regulates the level of quality of the foam drink.

The largest portion of beer

In the informal "beer" capital of the world - Bavaria - this drink is served not in half-liter glasses and mugs, as in the whole world, but in liter.

Beer instead of water

According to official data, every average Austrian drink about 30 liters of juice per year, about 70 liters of soft drinks and almost 120 liters of beer.

Unusual University Tradition

Most recently, a curious incident occurred in the walls of the famous Oxford University. Student Tom Buderom, right during the exam, wished that they brought him a glass of beer. It is interesting that according to one of the ancient laws of the school, he had every right to do so. Since in England laws are honored without question, Tom was given the desired drink. However, a moment later, the cunning student was fined for not following another ancient rule, according to which students in the examination must have a sword with them.

Beer Month

In ancient times, in Babylonia, there was an unusual wedding tradition: a month after the wedding, the bride's father gave his son-in-law a beer in unlimited quantities.

Signal for opening

The Polish city of Gdansk is famous for its bell, which was called "beer". Only after it was called, the owners of the drinking establishments could open them for customers.

Effective way to close the bar in a timely manner

In one of the breweries in the German town of Lübeck, it is better not to stay late. The matter is that at 22 o'clock the automatic system which brings down a huge quantity of water on tables and chairs joins. Therefore, beer lovers here are the most punctual in the whole world.

Zazevalsya - a year without beer

The Czech city of Trutnov in the 16th century was famous for its watches installed on city gates. Twice a day they called loudly, informing about the closing time of beer establishments. Anyone who accidentally or specially did not hear the second signal could be severely punished. The judge had the right to forbid onlookers to visit the pub during the year.

Boat from barrel

Three English brewers became famous for having taken an empty barrel of beer, attached a motor to it, and on an unusual boat they crossed the Channel to and fro.

Beer post

Until now, in small Dutch villages there are post boxes in the form of a barrel of beer.

The city of Diogenes

For workers of the Brzeg carton plant in Poland, built a town Diogenes. It was called so not by chance: old oak beer casks were used as building materials.