why it is celebrated on August 6 and the places with promotions to celebrate it

the International beer day, that this year the August 6It has been celebrated in more than 200 cities around the world since 2007. Argentina, with its traditional passion for this drink and the craft beer boom that has lasted for several years, joins the celebration from its bars in different parts. of the countryside.

The origin of the celebration was in Santa Cruz, California, United States, where a group of fans of this drink began to promote it. One of them, a young man named Jesse Avshalomov, was one of the biggest promoters, who could not imagine the repercussions his initiative would have.

“With my friends we decided there must be an Oktoberfest day, to thank the people who produced our favorite drink. So we invented the day, we convinced the owners of a local bar to do it on August 5 – in 2007 – and we set up a website, ”said Avshalomov, quoted by the American magazine Forbes.

After the good repercussion, the following years decided to fix the date of the first Friday in August, and little by little they discovered that in other cities of the world there were bars and fans who imitated them.

International Beer Day: options to celebrate this Friday August 6

Meat bar: Throughout the night of Thursday 5 and Friday 6, 2×1 in its entire selection of craft beers. The IPAS will have a value of 2x $ 290 and the rest of the proposal 2x $ 260. Peña 2287, Recoleta. IG: @bardecarnes.

Hell’s Pizza: Celebration with live DJ and a special outdoor bar to taste Imperial beers with a 2×1 in 500 cc pitchers. Humboldt 1654, Palermo and Av. De la Riviera 150, Rincón de Millberg,tiger. IG: @ hellspizza.ar

Soho Market: Join the celebration with Patagonian IPA, Amber and Bohemian beers and Stella Artois beers at $ 200 a pint. The two-day promotions will be available on August 5 and 6, from 17 to 20, to be tasted at the Market. Armenia 1744, Palermo. IG: @mercadosoho.

Side V: They will offer a can of beer to the first 50 people who visit them, request a beer and post a photo showing @Ladovbsas on their networks. Honduras 4969, Palermo.

Françoise: 2 pints of Grolsch brand lager from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Avenida Infanta Isabel 220, Arco 14, Palermo. IG: @franciscadelfuego

Villa Crespo market: At La Choppería, 2 chops of your choice for $ 400 all day and 2×1 canned. River Thames 747, Villa Crespo. IG: @mercatvillacrespo.

The life of beer: happy hour from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with 2×1 on Bierlife beer. Humberto Primo 670, San Telmo. It is important to reserve a place by whatsapp at 11-3181-9291. IG: @bier_life.

The Only True Love Pizza: 2×1 in Birroni -cocktail prepared with beer, Cinzano Rosso and Campari- and 2×1 in Stella Artois and Patagonia, all day. Avenue Caseros 424, San Telmo . IG: @thepizzaotl.

Pepper mint: two promotions to be enjoyed throughout the day. 2×1 in a cocktail specially designed for the date made with IPA beer, mango juice, ice, ginger syrup and some basil leaves on top for cooling and 2×1 in Stella Artois, Corona and Patagonia in 4 styles : Bohemian, Weisse, Amber Larger and IPA 24.7. Avenue Caseros 454, San Telmo. IG: @hierbabuenarestaurant.

To bloom: 2×1 of Kellan craft beers in all their styles (blonde, red, IPA, black and honey) on the premises of Olivos, Martínez and San Isidro. IG: @ fleur.resto.

The dairy: 2×1 in IPA style beer and Patagonian Amber Lager, all day. Av. De los Lagos 7010. Nordelta Shopping Center, Tiger. IG: @lavaquerianordelta.

Sold online

Craft company: The Beer Day celebration runs throughout August with discounts of up to 40% on packs of national beers, craft beers and accessories. Nationwide shipping and express shipping to CABA within 72 business hours. www.craftsociety.com.ar.

Always at home : On this online drinks sales site, all those who make their first purchase this Friday will receive a pack of 12 Andes IPA cans of 473 ml as a gift. https://siempreencasa.com.ar.