Posted on Mar 01, 2007 04:45 PM by kristin
Icelanders are famous for knocking back Brennivín, a local version of schnapps so lethal it’s also known as “black death,” but beer was illegal on the island for 75 years, until March 1, 1989. To honor this momentous occasion, the first of March every year is celebrated by the hard-drinking islanders as “Beer Day” – basically another excuse for a party to stave off the chill. Bars and restaurants host special events, but drinking out in Iceland is a pricey proposition at all times. Do what the locals do, and hit the Víking Gylltur before you head out. To quote our resident international booze expert, the Thirsty Traveler: “Nothing screams Iceland like Viking Beer!”
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