Which is the best Icelandic beer to drink?

Top 10 Must Taste Icelandic Beers and Craft Beers 1 Sopi Session IPA 4,7% 2 Kisi Pale Ale 5,5% 3 Brio Lager/Pilsner 4,7% 4 Einstok White Ale 5,2% 5 Kaldi Lager/Pilsner 5% 6 Garun nr. 19 Imperial Stout & Porter 11,5% 7 Gaedingur Pale Ale 4,5% 8 Boli Premium Export Lager 5,6% 9 Egils Gull Light Lager 5% More ...

Why is beer banned in Iceland?

Beer in Iceland likely dates back to the island's settlement by Norsemen. In more modern history beer was effectively banned in Iceland for most of the 20th century. Since that ban was lifted in 1989, Iceland's consumption of beer has increased markedly and new breweries have begun to emerge.

Why do Icelanders celebrate Beer Day?

Beer was banned in Iceland until the 1st of March in 1989, so every year Icelanders celebrate Beer Day on this date to remember the great day when the ban was lifted Most breweries in Iceland make a special beer for seasonal occasions: Christmas Beers, Easter Beers, Northern Light s Beers and Summer Beers

How did the climate affect beer production in Iceland?

The climate of Iceland (particularly the cooling trend of the Little Ice Age, c. 1300–1850 locally) may have made beer production difficult as it became impossible to produce barley domestically. By the early 20th century, Icelandic attitudes toward beer and alcohol had shifted.