Beer might be our national drink, but many of us don’t realise the health benefits of a pint or two.

In a recent survey, the Beer Academy discovered that many people mistakenly believe that beer is fattening or made from chemicals, and only two per cent of people knew that beer is a source of silicon, which strengthens bones.

In fact, beer is one of the healthiest drinks available as a good source of vitamins and fibre and has a relatively low calorific value.

Landlords should think about promoting the health benefits of beer to their customers, whether it’s by displaying nutritional information in the bar or providing menus where drinkers and compare and contrast the calorie content of their favourite tipples.