World Cup Beer Mountains

I saw an article on the BBC news a few days ago about a huge warehouse full of Carlsberg beer that is waiting to be delivered to the millions of thirsty football fans watching the World Cup in the UK.

It was staggering to see how much beer will be drunk in the next few weeks - and that was just one warehouse for one brewer.

In the supermarkets you can see who is buying this beer - and mostly they are not the fit, slim healthy looking types. It’s a shame to see that many of the football fans are carrying a beer belly along with their beer purchases, and many are not that old - mid twenties, I would guess.

I can feel slightly virtuous at this point as a few weeks ago I decided to stop drinking any alcohol on weekdays. I had previously had a small bottle of beer on occasional weekday evenings - maybe three small bottles a week in total - so I can hardly be classed as a heavy drinker.

You know what? I suddenly realised that I was feeling more alert and energetic than usual. It might be the good weather we’re having at the moment, or a whole host of other reasons, but if reducing my alcohol intake is part of it, its working wonders.

I don’t want to stop drinking altogether as I like wine and I also like beer occasionally, but if my experience is anything to go by, all those football fans would feel even better when England wins the World Cup!

Add comment June 9th, 2006 Written By: chris