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History of beer in Iceland Beer has been in the storybooks of Iceland since the settlement in 874. But in 1915 alcohol was banned in Iceland. In 1921 it was legalised to import rosé and red wine from Spain and Portugal due to business trading and other products followed later. Eventually in 1935 all alcohol except beer was legalised. During the prohibition years, there were two breweries in Iceland and they were only allowed to brew 2,25% beer which we normally call Pilsner. As beer was still prohibited, a pseudo-beer was invented, called „Bjórlíki” which in its essence was Vodka mixed with pilsner (2, 25%). It supposedly tasted similar to beer and was about 5% alcohol level. Finally, 74 years after the prohibition, in March 1989 the final ban was lifted and beer was finally allowed again. Ever since then the evolution of beer in Iceland has been rapidly changing and small breweries opening up around the country. Every year on March 1st we celebrate the national beer day to honour the history and to be thankful that we can enjoy a cold beer, legally. Beer in Iceland - for internal and external use! If you are a beer enthusiast or simply like to get to know local Icelanders and fellow beer fans you can participate in a special beer walk around Reykjavík. In the tour you get the essence of the beer history along with a taste of some of our best micro crafted beers. You‘ll also get the chance to taste Iceland‘s famous Brennivín (Black death), a schnapps that is becoming famous around the world. And if that’s not enough beer? How about bathing in it? A Beer Spa Resort will be opening in <strong>2017</strong> in the North of Iceland. It will give people the chance to soak in a 38°C (100°F) bath filled with a special blend of beer containing yeast and hops which are said to be beneficial to the hair and skin. There will also be available an outdoor hot tub for larger groups. While soaking in the beer you can enjoy a cold refreshing glass of the Icelandic Kaldi beer from a tab next to the bath. Just be careful not to drink the bath „water”. Microbreweries around Iceland Regarding the beer history of Iceland it is quite unique and interesting and of course we want you to get to know it better. There are couple of breweries and microbars we recommend for every beer lover visiting Iceland. Bryggjan Brewery is the 1st microbrewery and bistro in Iceland, serving a wide variety of highquality beers. What makes Bryggjan Brewery especially appealing is their own beer which they brew on site. Their brew master, Bergur Gunnarsson, keeps the diversity in the beer selection by brewing various styles of beer. Bryggjan Brewery offers a beer tour where individuals and/ or groups get the opportunity to get a tutoring on all things related to beer, the brewing process and Iceland’s beer culture and history. Looking for a relaxed atmosphere and cosy surroundings, Skúli Craft bar is the right bar to visit. At Skúli Craft bar you will find up to 14 different beers on tap that are constantly rotating and you can always choose between some of the best beers available in Iceland. The great variety of beers served at Skúli are more often than not from local microbreweries like the high-quality beer from Borg Brewery. Microbar is one of the oldest craft beer bars in Iceland, opened in the summer of 2012. Like Skúli Craft bar, Microbar So, let‘s raise a glass (of beer) and say SKÁL – pronunciation: /skau:l/ serves a great variety of high class beers. You can choose between up to 10 different beers on tap as well as among an excellent variety of bottled craft beers from all over the world. Most of the Icelandic beer served at Microbar is from the brewery Gæðingur, located in north of Iceland, that offers new and exciting tastes into the growing beer culture in Iceland. One of the largest breweries in Iceland, Viking, offers fun and interactive seminars and games on the beer history in one of their breweries in Reykjavík, Ægisgarður. The guests can try the famous „bjórlíki” and taste several different types of brewing. Ægisgarður welcomes you to the multi-purpose house of the Icelandic brewing heritage and beer history where you can learn about the brewing methods, Icelandic beer culture, enjoy some beer tasting and participate in all kinds of merry Viking games perfect for every true beer enthusiast. 12 >> Travel Trade OUTBOUND - Scandinavia
Greenland to be World Heritage Site Denmark has taken the final step in applying for World Heritage Site status for a 4,000sqkm swathe of land just north of the Arctic Circle, from Greenland’s icecap to Baffin Bay. The area, known as Aasivissuit-Nipisat, was first used by Paleo-Eskimos in around 2150 BC, only going out of use in the 1950s due modernisation bringing an end to seasonal migration. Apart from its natural beauty, the region should be recognised as it includes remains that “testify to the annual cycle and the conditions which were so special for the Greenland hunter culture”, the applicants say. The remains show that hunters spent winters along the coast, where they hunted marine mammals such as whale, walrus and seal, before moving in spring to inland fjords and streams for trout fishing. They moved further inland in late summer for reindeer hunts, using inussuk, or cairns, as a kind of scarecrow to steer reindeer into traps. Only <strong>16</strong> of the 1,052 World Heritage Sites are in the greater Arctic, which conservation groups argue is too few. But now it is up to the UN cultural agency UNESCO to evaluate whether Aasivissuit-Nipisat is significant enough to become one. A team of inspectors will visit the area this summer and their decision is expected in 2018. A decision on another site, the Kujataa Viking farming settlement in southern Greenland, is expected this summer. Remote Iceland There are few places on this planet left to explore. Iceland’s remote Eastfjords is where discerning travellers come to get away from the crowds and experience the real Iceland. Since 2011, at Travel East Iceland, has an expertise in off-the-beatenpath discovery and a passion for sharing our discoveries with likeminded travelers. The expeditions throughout East Iceland and beyond will lead the clients along seldom-traveled trails surrounded by glaciers, past roving herds of wooly sheep, around impossibly green moss, and through graceful waterfalls. The journeys include fascinating geological sites, thoughtprovoking renewable energy areas, colorful villages and bustling harbors showcasing the flavors of Iceland and the handicrafts of our skilled artisans. Most importantly, the clients will travel to hidden corners of untouched nature and experience up-close encounters with local Icelanders. Travel Trade OUTBOUND - Scandinavia
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