A recent infographic released by bwin on Super Bowl facts, revealed that Americans consume 211 million pints of beer on Super Bowl day alone. And with the Super Bowl LI fast approaching, we decided to take a look at 15 more facts about our favourite beverage.

15. Beer is 5,000 years old.

Residue of beer brewing ingredients has been found on ancient fragments of pottery in both Iran and China from over 5,000 years ago.

14. Beer is good for the skin.

Czech company Chodovar offers spa treatments with beer, including a bath in beer brewing ingredients. They claim that their treatments can boost blood circulation, soften the skin and open up pores. We’re not sure we’re convinced, but we’d still like to try bathing in our favourite brew!

13. The world’s most expensive beer is £700 a bottle.

Looking for a gift for the beer loving man who has everything? Why not purchase a bottle of Belgium’s La Vieille Bon Secours.

12. Hot beer used to be a thing.

Although the beers of today are best enjoyed chilled, according to The Atlantic in the 19th century malty ales were regularly guzzled at room temperature or heated with other ingredients for both warmth and nutrition.

11. Weihenstephan is the oldest brewery in the world.

Located in south Germany, the Benedictine Weihenstephan Abbey is the oldest operating brewery in the world, dating back to 725 AD. The brewery is also open to tours and tastings.

10. Snow is the world’s most popular beer.

Unless you live in China, you’ve probably never heard of it, but Snow is the world’s most popular beer with a market share of 5.4%.

9. Belgium has the most individual beer brands.

In 2011, the number was put at 1150.

8. The people of Czech Republic drink the most beer in the world.

Between 2013 and 2014 the nation guzzled 1.5 billion litres.

7. The pyramids might not be here without beer.

According to archaeologist Patrick McGovern, the pyramid workers at Giza were provided with 4 litres of beer a day.

6. You can become a beer boff.

Although beer has never been viewed as sophisticated as it’s compadre wine, Zythology is the scientific name for the study of beer and beer making.

5. London was once flooded with beer.

In 1814, huge vat of beer burst at a brewery in Tottenham Court Road and almost 400,000 gallons of beer flooded the streets of London.

4. You’ll need to win the Nobel Prize to win unlimited beer for life.

Niels Bohr, who won the Nobel Prize in 1922, was given a house next to the Carlsburg brewery with a tap directly connected to it.

3. Snake Venom is the strongest beer in the world.

The British beer is 68% proof and costs £50 for a 275ml bottle.

2. Beer has been brewed in space.

Barley was grown at the International Space Station and used to make a small amount of beer with Asian brewer Sapporo.

1. The Incas used spit to make beer.

Breweries are always experimenting with new ingredients and techniques, but perhaps one we’d like to avoid is the Ancient Incan corn beer which was made with corn pulp which was chewed up and spat back out for brewing.