International Beer Day

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Raise a glass and join in the festivities on International Beer Day - cheers to great beer, good friends, and an epic celebration!

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Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar TeamHave an update or spot an error?

YEARLY DATEFirst Friday in August

OBSERVED INUnited States

CATEGORYFood

SUBCATEGORYAlcohol

INTRO

Introduction

Raise your glasses and get ready to cheers on International Beer Day, which takes place on the First Friday in August! This annual holiday is a day to celebrate and enjoy the delicious taste of beer from all around the world. Beer has been around for thousands of years and is one of the oldest drinks known to man, so it's no surprise that people everywhere take this day as an opportunity to pay homage to its history. Whether you prefer light or dark beers, ales or lagers – there's something for everyone to enjoy. So grab a cold one and join us in celebrating International Beer Day!

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TIMELINE

International Beer Day Timeline

Beer’s Ancient Origins

Archeologists identify the earliest evidence of beer production in what is now Iran, marking the beginning of beer's history.

Monastic Brewing Traditions

Monasteries across Europe uphold brewing traditions, improving beer quality and pioneering the brewing of lager in cold storage rooms.

Reinheitsgebot Law

Germany introduces the Reinheitsgebot, a beer purity law, decreeing that only barley, hops, and water can be used to brew beer.

First Pilsner Brewed

The first Pilsner beer is brewed in Plzen, Bohemia (now the Czech Republic), sparking a global trend towards light-bodied lagers.

Craft Beer Revolution

The 1970s marked the beginning of the craft beer revolution in America, with a renewed interest in full-flavored traditional beer styles.

First International Beer Day

International Beer Day is established in Santa Cruz, California, and quickly gains popularity worldwide, promoting beer appreciation across the globe.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate International Beer Day

Brew your own beer

Making your own beer is a great way to celebrate International Beer Day. It's also a fun and rewarding hobby. All you need is some basic equipment, ingredients, and a little bit of patience.

TAKE

Take a brewery tour

Find out what goes into making beer by taking a tour of a local brewery. You can learn about the brewing process, taste some beer, and even bring home a souvenir.

HOST

Host a beer tasting night

Invite some friends over for an evening of beer tasting. Ask everyone to bring a different type of beer and compare notes on the different flavors and aromas.

ATTEND

Attend a beer festival

Beer festivals are popping up all over the country and are a great way to sample all kinds of craft beers. You can talk to brewers, sample different types of beers, and maybe even pick up some swag.

TRY

Try a new beer style

There are so many different kinds of beers out there, why not try something new? Pick up an IPA, stout, or lager that you haven't had before and see how you like it.

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love International Beer Day

Beer supports local businesses

Craft breweries are popping up all over the world and they create jobs in their communities by employing people in production roles, sales, marketing and distribution. Buying locally crafted beer helps support those businesses and encourages them to continue creating unique craft brews for everyone to enjoy!

Beer is diverse

Beer lovers have so much to choose from, with different styles of beer such as pale ales, IPAs, lagers, and stouts. There are also countless flavors and ingredients that can be added to beer, such as hops, spices, fruits, and even coffee!

Beer brings people together

Nothing says gathering like a cold beer in hand. Beer has always been used to celebrate life's special occasions and it's one of the greatest social lubricants out there. As Ernest Hemingway famously said: "beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy!"