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For the Day of Swiss Beer on April 24, numerous and varied events were planned all over the country. Unfortunately, circumstances do not permit any events this year. But that doesn't mean we can't pay tribute to the local barley juice on its day of honor. The Swiss Brewers Association has created a truly unifying event for all beer lovers (and a little community spirit certainly does us all good): On April 24, let's stand on the terrace, on the balcony, by the open window, and toast our Swiss beer with a loud "cheers."
We're taking the holiday as an opportunity to take a slightly closer look at the various units of measure in which beer is commonly served in Switzerland. You think you know them all? Then take a look at the following list, it might give you a surprise or two:
Unsurprisingly, there are lots of other terms in the various regions and dialects that we can't list here. If you know a particularly unusual expression, we look forward to receiving your e-mail at [email protected].
Here in Switzerland, beer has probably been brewed since around the 8th century. Originally, it was mainly found in monasteries, as historical documents show. In an international comparison, we joined the party relatively late, along with most other Central European countries: the ancient Sumerians had probably already discovered how to make beer from grain about 8,000 years before Christ. According to the Swiss Federal Tax Administration, there are 1473 breweries in Switzerland today.
If you're looking for even more of a sense of community on April 24 than the Swiss Brewers Association's "Cheers" campaign promises, we'd advise you to convene an online get-together with your colleagues. You've probably been using a program from the Zoom, Hangout, Teams or Skype category for a long time. This way you can also meet in a larger group and enjoy a nice, cool, fresh beer from Switzerland together. We recommend one of the specialties of the Valaisanne brewery for this occasion - with a hoppy Pale Ale or an unfiltered Zwickel, you're right on track for Swiss Beer Day!