In the Czech Republic, beer is one of the most popular drinks and there are many attractions associated with it. Did you know that Czechs drink around 250 pints of beer a year or that beer lovers have a better memory? And there is much more. Check it out.
1. Which country drinks the most beer per year?
Are you guessing the Czech Republic? You would be right. Every year, Czechs drink about 250 pints of beer (300 US pints). That’s five to six beers a week.
2. Countries where drinking beer is forbidden
Alcohol is forbidden in countries governed by Islamic law.
3. How beer was created
One of the earliest mentions of beer probably comes from the North Caucasus, where archaeologists found 5,500-year-old straws with traces of barley starch.
4. What beer contains
Drinking beer is good for your health, but in moderation, of course. Beer has a lot of group B vitamins, and it also contains iron, magnesium and zinc.
5. Why drinking beer is healthy
Your body will benefit from a glass of beer with friends. Scientists have proved that beer drinkers have a significantly lower risk of heart attack and sclerosis. Beer lovers also have a better memory and a keen mind.
6. The calories in your beer
The number of calories varies depending on the type, or gradation, of the beer. A pint of 10° has an average of 200 kcal. Be careful, the stronger the beer, the more calories.
7. The percentage of alcohol in beer
The 10° Czech beer has an alcohol content between 4% and 5%. Krušovice, which we tap at Original Beer Spa, has between 4.2% and 4.7%.
8. How long it takes for a beer to wear off
Your average adult Caucasian male can break down a pint of 10° beer in 2 to 3 hours.
9. How to get rid of a hangover
Ideally, of course, the best cure for a hangover is not to have one at all. Follow the motto “Know your limit”
Come and enjoy the beneficial effects of beer in the Original Beer Spa. A beer bath in handmade oak vats, and a hop sauna, followed by a rest on a straw bed along with homemade beer bread for a bite to eat are waiting for you. Book a private room in Rybná or Žitná Street in the centre of Prague. We look forward to seeing you!