Introduction: Green Beer

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Green beer is popular during St. Patrick's Day when people like everything and anything green, but it's also a fun thing to do on any day when you want feel envious or get intoxicated on the environmental movement. Here it is, how to make green beer!

Step 1: Gather Materials


To make green beer you need just three things:

  • beer
  • a glass
  • green food coloring

On St. Patrick's Day people might want to support the Irish and drink beer from the motherland, but, on any other day, it's important to note that the beer doesn't have to come from Ireland in order to make it green. It works with America's own pride and joy Budweiser just as well, and any other brand of beer for that matter.

Step 2: Pour Half the Beer Into a Glass

Pour half the beer into the glass.

Step 3: Add 3 Drops of Green Food Coloring

Squeeze 3 drops of green food coloring into the glass.

Step 4: Pour in Rest of Beer

Pour the rest of the beer into the glass. The two phase pour ensures even mixing.

Step 5: Cosume Responsibly and Enjoy

Drink up and celebrate your special green occasion!