August 5 - International Beer Day

Beer is one of the few beverages that's enjoyed on nearly every one of the world's continents. So it only makes sense that entire day is dedicated to celebrating the frothy drink. Beer, in fact, is the oldest alcoholic beverage and behind only water and tea in popularity as a drink. Beer is usually categorized as either a lager or an ale with many sub-categories falling under each. A beer's basic ingredients are quite simple - water, starch (malted barley), a brewer's yeast, and hops for flavour. However, the process of brewing and fermenting of those ingredients is truly science twined with art and today is a multi-billion dollar a year global industry. So today, head off to your favourite bar or pub and raise a frosty glass in celebration of the noble beer.