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(Courtesy Bjórböðin Beer Spa)
The term “beer destination” is sometime over-used by beer journalists. But this beer spa in Northern Iceland is definitely a journey worth taking.
Set at the juncture of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, Iceland is a mind-blowing location. There’s a reason that much of Game of Thrones was filmed there. It’s that trippy.
The island country itself is volcanic, and powered by thermal water sources. What trees it has are dwarfed by its sub-arctic weather and there are vast ancient forests you can hike through where the gnarled trees barely make it to your waist.
Summers in Iceland hardly dim and its winter’s barely light. And then there’s its northern lights which put on a 4th of July level light show, from horizon to horizon on the darker nights. And its dramatic glacial mountains, towering waterfalls and powerful rivers couldn’t be more otherworldly.
Yeah, Iceland’s got it going on so why not a beer spa?
(Courtesy Bjórböðin Beer Spa)
If ever there was a place where relaxing in an herbal tub of what known as ‘young beer’ qualified a world-class “beer destination” the Bjórböðin Beer Spa in Northern Iceland is it.
Located in a small town in Northern Iceland, with a striking mountain and fjord vista that’s also home to its own craft brewery, the Bjórböðin Beer Spa offers seven thermal water baths where visitors can unwind from their Icelandic adventures in a soothing mix of beer, water, hops and yeast.
And while the young beer you’ll be soaking in doesn’t contain alcohol, (which is definitely not good for skin), every tub room has beer on tap to enjoy while you’re soaking away.
As for the positive health benefits of soaking in beer, the Bjórböðin Beer Spa is pretty passionate about that…
This from their website…
“The beer we use for the bath is in the early stages of fermentation, and at that stage the beer has very low pH which will tighten and soften your hair follicles and is cleansing for your hair and skin.
(Courtesy Bjórböðin Beer Spa)
“Brewer’s yeast that has gone through the process of fermenting beer, is a great source of nearly the whole Vitamin B scale, which has very revitalizing effect on skin and hair and is also a great source of protein, potassium, iron, zinc and magnesium.
“The beer hops are rich of antioxidants and alpha acids. The oils and minerals from the plant have anti-inflammatory effect to the skin and is also used to decrease the surface blood vessels. Hops are proven to have soothing and relaxing effect on muscles and body.
“We don’t recommend showering for the next 3 to 5 hours after the bath because it will have very revitalizing and softening effect on skin and hair.”
Bottom Line…American Craft Beer has long viewed drinking as an experience. Even a lesser beer becomes a better mood-enhancing experience in a powerful environment…
And things don’t get more powerful or relaxing than at the Bjórböðin Beer Spa in Iceland, a true beer destination if ever there was one.
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