From Abraham Lincoln and Arnold Schwarzenegger to Frank Zappa, here are some of our favourite quotes about beer from the lips of celebrities and stars.
Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer.
Arnold Schwarzenegger (*1947), actor
If given the truth, [the people] can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts – and beer.
Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865), 16th US President
Be good, and keep a cool and level head (soaking it in beer often helps).
Sylvia Plath (1932–1963), poet
In a study, scientists report that drinking beer can be good for the liver. I'm sorry, did I say 'scientists'? I meant Irish people.
Tina Fey (*1970), comedian
You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline – it helps if you have some kind of football team, or some nuclear weapons, but in the very least you need a beer.
Frank Zappa (1940–1993), musician
God has a brown voice, as soft and full as beer.
Anne Sexton (1928–1974), poet
Some people wanted Champagne and caviar when they should have had beer and hot dogs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890–1969), 34th US President
