What kind of beer do they drink in Iceland?

Most breweries in Iceland make a special beer for seasonal occasions: Christmas Beers, Easter Beers, Northern Light s Beers and Summer Beers Some hot spring pools have bars, so you can take beer with you into the water!

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

When was beer banned in Iceland?

On the 1st. of March 1989 the ban on beer was lifted in Iceland! And like you can easily guess, from day one – Beer was again, the most popular alcoholic drink in Iceland. The 1st. of March automatically got the nickname: “The Beer Day” as on the first day of Beer being legal there were sold over 320.000 cans of beer.

How do I get into the spirit of Icelandic liquor?

If you are interested in the fascinating world of Icelandic liquor, read on and let us guide you through the Icelandic spirit world. A great way to get into the spirit of Icelandic spirits is on a guided 2.5-hour Reykjavik beer & schnapps walking tour or several other delicious food and drink tours.