National Beer Lover's Day 2022: Here are 5 fascinating facts about the beverage
Wednesday, September 7, 2022, is National Beer Lover's Day
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Grab a cold one with a friend to celebrate National Beer Lover’s Day 2022.
Wednesday, September 7, 2022, is National Beer Lover’s Day — so for many people, it might be the perfect time to commemorate the day by enjoying a beer and learning the history behind the beverage.
Check out these interesting and unique facts about the beverage.
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National Beer Lover's Day 2022 is Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022. (iStock)
People in the Czech Republic drink the most beer per capita
People who live in the Czech Republic drink the most beer than people of any other country per capita, according to Only Craft Beer.
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Women were among the earliest brewers
In ancient times, beer was brewed almost exclusively by women, according to the Smithsonian Institution.
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This became a normal household task for many women.
Women were the earliest beer brewers, according to the Smithsonian Institution. (MacGregor/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
The world’s most expensive beer bottle ever sold went for $2,583 in 2014
Cantillon Lorek 1998 holds the record for the most expensive bottle ever sold at $2,583 in 2014, according to Ale Sessions.
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The brand has a reputation for making some of the best beers in the world.
The first light beer created was Miller Lite
Joseph L. Owades, the son of working-class Jewish immigrants, developed a revolutionary process for brewing full-flavored beer with fewer carbohydrates and calories.
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"Tastes great. Less filling," was the marketing campaign in the 1970s and ‘80s for Miller Lite.
Miller Lite was the first light beer ever created. (Craig Barritt/Getty Images for MAC Presents)
Today, light beer accounts for about 40% of all beer consumed across the nation, according to Beer Marketer’s Insights.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Bud Light brand is the official beer sponsor of the National Football League
After taking the place of Coors Light in 2011, the Bud Light brand is the official beer sponsor of the NFL.
The brand recently renewed its partnership and will continue to sponsor the NFL through the 2026-2027 season.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Fox News Digital's Kerry Byrne contributed to this report.