Beer Facts, Figures & Fun

Beer lovers will raise a toast to these fun facts about their favorite beverage"”once considered a commoner"™s drink but now rightly restored to its proper position as one of the world"™s great libations. Tastebuds will tingle as they delve into the dark mysteries of stout, delicate pilsners, stern barley wine, and the hoppy fruitiness of a summer ale. Take a look at the big breweries, the packaging, and the places where people imbibe. And along with the historical facts, statistics, and trivia come the legends both well-known and rare.