April 6: New Beers Eve

1920 – 1933 was the period of Prohibition in the United States. Thankfully in 1933 the government came to their senses. On this date in 1933, people lined up around the block at the doors of their favorite public house to prepare to imbibe the first legal brews in 13 years. Ever since that night, this day has been referred to as ‘New Beer’s Eve’, a precursor of ‘New Beers Day’. 

April 7: National Beer Day (New Beers Day)

Today is the anniversary of the end of Prohibition in the United States. Every day is a good day for a beer, but today is special as it marks 88 years since beer and other alcoholic drinks have been again legally accessible to American citizens after 13 years during Prohibition. If you’re a beer drinker, just be thankful you weren’t alive in the years of 1920 – 1933! Celebrate this historic day in American history with a few beers from the Beer Trap!

April 11: King Gambrinus Day

King Gambrinus, also often called “The King of Beers”, learned how to brew beer from the Egyptian gods Iris and Osiris. The legend states that he sold his soul to the devil to become the first mortal brewer, then outdrank the devil when he came to collect. King Gambrinus once drank for three days and three nights at a banquet, and everyone was so impressed, they crowned him king. He lived to be 100 years old and it was said that he was buried in a beer barrel instead of a coffin. King Gambrinus will always be remembered as an icon of beer, brewing and joviality.

April 17: Saison Day

Celebrate today by sipping on your favorite Saison at your local brewery or bring home a six pack, 12 pack or a case from the Beer Trap.

April 23: German Beer Day

Drink all of your favorite German beers today! Well, maybe not all since there are so many German beers that drinking them all might not be advisable or possible for that matter. How about, drinking a few of your favorites. You’ll probably have more fun and can add a few bratwursts to the mix as well.

May 5 – Cinco de Mayo

Although margaritas are popular on this special day so are all of the Mexican imports available at local restaurants and at the Beer Trap. Celebrate this special holiday your way, and if beer is your choice, we have all of your favorites.

May 7: National Homebrew Day

Today is all for the home-brewers. Try brewing something new, or give all your friends some of your own home-brewed beer so they can celebrate today with you.

May 7: Beer Pong Day

Beer pong is a popular drinking game, a competitive “team sport,” and for weekend warriors, it’s a way of life. The object of the game is to eliminate the opposing team’s cups before they can eliminate yours. 

May 10-May 16: American Craft Beer Week

It is a week dedicated to celebrating the small, independent breweries that make the US brewing industry unique and exceptional. Go out and support your favorite local craft breweries this week. They certainly need and would appreciate it.

June 14, National Bourbon Day

There are some drinks that go well with beer, such as bourbon. If you’ve never had one, feel free to enjoy a “Boilermaker” cocktail today! It’s basically a glass of beer mixed with a shot of whiskey, although there are several variations. Just remember that moderation is especially important when mixing bourbon with anything. No sense in ruining a perfectly good holiday…  

June 15, Beer Day Britain

This day is the day we show our support of beer drinkers across the ocean and raise a glass to beer, the national drink of Britain. As they say, hip. hip and beerio lad!