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Seven Bro7hers Brewery Says, “Why Not?” Beer and pizza—an iconic combo. But what if the two became one? That’s exactly what the UK-based Seven Bro7hers Brewery and Chicago Town have done with their pizza flavored beer. Show Me The Honey is a beer that actually tastes like pizza. 🍕🍺 Beer That Tastes Like… Pizza? Seven Bro7hers, known for their creative brews, teamed up with frozen pizza brand Chicago Town to capture the essence of their Stuffed Crust Sweet Honey BBQ Salami Takeaway pizza in beer form. The result? A brew packed with sweet honey BBQ sauce flavors, a touch of smokiness… Read More »

Beer to Schoolkids? (Yes, Really) Back in the early 2000s, some Belgian schools took an interesting approach to tackling childhood obesity: Belgium served beer to schoolkids. Yep, you read that right. Instead of sugary sodas, students as young as three were offered a low-alcohol brew called tafelbier (or “table beer”), which contained 1.5–2.5% alcohol—much lower than your average pint but still, well… beer. The Logic Behind the Lager The idea wasn’t just some wild social experiment. It actually came from a Belgian beer society called the Limburg Beer Friends. Their president, Rony Langenaeken, had read a study linking sugary drinks… Read More »

The Law That Brought Beer Back For beer lovers across the United States, April 7 is more than just another day—it’s National Beer Day! But what’s the story behind this hoppy holiday? It all started in 1933 with the signing of the Cullen-Harrison Act, a pivotal piece of legislation that signaled the beginning of the end for Prohibition and put beer back in the hands of thirsty Americans. The Cullen-Harrison Act: Beer Makes a Comeback Prohibition, which began in 1920 with the 18th Amendment, banned the production and sale of “intoxicating liquors.” However, the Volstead Act, which defined “intoxicating” as… Read More »

Heineken’s WOBO Experiment Most beer bottles are destined for recycling bins—or, unfortunately, the side of the road. But what if a beer bottle could serve a second purpose, like, say, helping to build a house? Back in 1963, Alfred “Freddy” Heineken had the same thought. So, with the help of architect John Habraken, he created the Heineken WOBO—a beer bottle designed to double as a brick. The Problem: Littered Beaches and Housing Shortages Freddy Heineken wasn’t just a businessman; he was also an observant traveler. While visiting the Caribbean island of Curaçao in 1960, he was struck by two major… Read More »