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National Beer Lovers Day

Drink · September 7

A day for people who love beer: comparing styles side by side, asking what is fresh at the taproom, and paying attention to what is in the glass.

National Beer Lovers Day falls on Tuesday, September 7, 2027. That is 315 days away.

Beer lovers tend to be the people at the bar reading the chalkboard twice. They ask what was tapped this week, they notice the glass it comes in, and they will happily talk about why one pint tastes brighter than the last.

Much of the pleasure is comparison. A flight of small pours lets you taste a few styles next to each other, and differences that blur across an evening suddenly stand out: one bitter and piney, one soft and bready, one dark with a hint of coffee. Going from lightest to darkest keeps the bolder flavors from crowding out the delicate ones.

Freshness matters more than many people expect, especially for hoppy beers, whose aromas fade over weeks rather than years. That is why the most useful question at a taproom is often the simplest one: what is fresh right now. Bartenders usually like being asked, and the answer is rarely what is on the poster.

Glassware plays a part too. A tulip or stemmed glass gathers aroma toward the nose, while a tall, narrow glass shows off color and bubbles. Drinking straight from the can works, but a glass lets you smell what the brewer was aiming for. A glass rinsed with cold water before pouring helps the foam settle evenly.

Plenty of beer lovers also enjoy the people side of it: swapping notes with a friend, keeping a short list of favorites, or learning which local spot rotates its taps most often. Drink responsibly, and arrange a ride if you are heading out.

Ways to celebrate

• Order a tasting flight and sip from lightest to darkest.
• Ask the bartender which beer was tapped most recently.
• Pour the same beer into two different glasses and compare the aroma.
• Start a short notebook of beers you liked and why.
• Try a nonalcoholic beer alongside a regular one and compare.

Dates

All national days on September 7

Also on September 7

• National Salami Day
• National Acorn Squash Day
• Grandma Moses Day

Categories: Drink days