Summer is here – and it is likely many of you will find yourselves sharing a pint in the always popular British beer garden, enjoying the glorious summer sun!
Beer gardens and pub-going is a statement of British culture – even if you only ever order lemonade. Most who live in the UK are familiar with the drinking culture – but how does it compare to other countries’ attitudes towards drinking? And what do their drinking cultures look like?
Well, as the best bar hire Essex boasts, we at Beyond Bar Hire found ourselves curious and decided to do a little research. If you find yourself wondering the same, take a look below to see what we’ve found.
Drinking culture in Germany
In Germany, attitudes around alcohol are rather casual. Drinking is present at many social events and it’s more than common to return home and enjoy a bottle (or two) of your favourite beer.
Like us Brits, beer gardens (biergartens) are a popular place to gather during the warmer months and it’s a family day out! The legal drinking age is age 16 for wine and beer – both at home and in establishments. So younger members of the family are often seen enjoying a beer alongside the adults.
And did you know, that purchasing beer at a supermarket requires a small ‘deposit’? You get your money back when you return your bottles and crates to be recycled. A whole system for recycling beer bottles – impressive!
Germany has a unique appreciation and love for beer – they do have an entire festival to it after all!
It also helps that they produce some of the best beer in the world!
Beer that could be served at the best mobile bar hire Essex has, Beyond Bar Hire’s mobile bar Colchester hire. Partnered with Marstons Brewery, our customisable menu means that you can serve famous German label beers when you hire our mobile bar hire (Essex) services. To browse beer and lager options, head to the Marstons Brewery website.
Drinking culture in Japan
Japan’s drinking culture is an interesting one – same as most cultures, it goes hand in hand with socialising. However, in Japan, its importance rests on maintaining the work/play balance.
Work ethic is hugely important in Japanese culture and the majority of people have professional job roles that involve a great deal of pressure.
So it’s no surprise that socialising is also an important part of Japanese culture! Socially drinking in Japan is an opportunity to relax after a hard day’s work. What better way to unwind than by sharing a beer and sincere conversation with loved ones?
These are the kinds of principles that Beyond Bar Hire was founded on and that’s why we offer a customisable menu with drinks for everyone – lagers, ciders, soft drinks, spirits, alcoholic, and virgin cocktails!
After all, everyone deserves a break and a good time.
Drinking culture in France
Similar to Germany, France has a casual attitude toward alcohol, and drinks are often consumed over meals with family and friends. Unsurprisingly, as the largest consumers of wine in Europe, drink pairing is as important as the meal itself. Because wine and drinks are so central at mealtimes, children and young people are often permitted to enjoy a glass alongside the adults at the table.
It’ll be soft drinks for those under 18 here at Beyond Bar Hire but that doesn’t mean anyone has to feel left out. Of all the mobile bar hire Essex offers, our bar hire services include some of the most exciting arrays of soft drinks and virgin cocktails so everyone can enjoy a refreshing drink that complements their meal (and the kids always prefer our free juice to wine!)
Drinking Culture in Croatia
If we’re talking about unique drinking cultures, it would be rude not to mention Croatia. Unlike many other drinking cultures, it is not all that common to enjoy a drink alongside a meal. In Croatia when you head to your local to drink alcohol, you are there to do just that!
And you won’t find yourself short of choice! Most alcohol you will find in Croatia will be an independent label, often brewed locally or within Croatia. Spirits, beers, wines and liqueurs – whatever your preference, they have you covered.
And it is also normal to serve yourself at bars and pubs!
If that sounds like your ideal arrangement, then you’d love our dry bar hire services. Dry bar hire means you decide how your bar is run: staffed, unstaffed, international and/or independent label beverages.
If you’re considering a custom menu, head to Marston’s Brewery to browse the full range of drinks available as part of the best bar hire Essex, Beyond Bar Hire’s dry bar hire services.
Drinking culture in Italy
Similar to France, Italy are notorious for exporting and producing wine. Heavily involved in the economy, food and overall culture of the country, attitudes towards drinking alcohol are very relaxed.
Italy is known to be fond of a long lunch…and multiple course meals (we could learn a thing or two)!
So it follows that each course is accompanied by different types of drinks – all paired, and chosen with purpose. Sophisticated drinks are enjoyed at ‘pre dinner’, an exceptional wine alongside the evening meal (of course), followed by an after-dinner glass of amaro/grappa – quite the range!
Drinking culture around the world!
It’s clear that every culture knows a thing or two about how to enjoy a drink – over good food, opting for independent labels, unwinding with friends, or over candid conversation. Whatever your drinking culture, when it comes to the mobile bar hire Essex provides, Beyond Bar Hire is proud to supply services that allow you to celebrate however you see fit.
Get in touch with our team today for a quote.
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