Beer in Russia was considered a soft drink up until 2011. Prior to the law being passed, anything containing less than 10% alcohol in Russia had been considered a foodstuff and could be sold anywhere and at any time.–WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Beards Waste Beer
A 2000 study by Guinness found that over 163,000 pints of Guinness are wasted in facial hair each year. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: BBC News | NORTHERN IRELAND | Bearded drinkers lose out
WTF Fun Fact – Wolverines To The Rescue
In the 1600s, Paulaner monks created a special beer full of carbohydrates and nutrients called “Salvator,” which was the only thing they consumed during the 40 days of Lent. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: These 17th century monks did a beer fast for Lent (catholicnewsagency.com)
WTF Fun Fact – Male And Female Hops
A hop plant is either male or female. Both male and female hop plants produce cones (strobuli), but the male cones are no good for brewing beer. It is only the female cones that contain the acids and essential oils to produce the aroma and bitterness desired for beer. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.thespruceeats.com/grow-hops-for-homebrewing-353150
WTF Fun Fact – Bruges Beer Pipeline
In Bruges, Belgium there is a 2 mile long beer pipeline that flows from De Halve Maan brewery in the city’s historic center with a bottling plant in the suburbs. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://money.cnn.com/2016/09/19/news/beer-pipeline-bruges-belgium/index.html
WTF Fun Fact – Weird Al Beer Money
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic once turned down a $5 million offer to be a beer brand’s commercial spokesperson because he thought it was ethically the right decision since many of his fans were young and impressionable. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.vintagevinylnews.com/2010/11/weird-al-yankovic-regrets-turning-down.html?m=1
Funny word fact: Leint
The 18th century word leint means to “urinate in an alcoholic beverage to increase its strength”. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/leint
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Guinness draught beer is now vegan friendly. In 2017, they stopped using fish bladders (isinglass) to filter and remove the yeast.
Source: https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/guinness-goes-vegan-fish-bladder-10332752
