Beervana

English

Etymology

Blend of beer +‎ nirvana

Proper noun

Beervana

1. (informal) Any place where good beer is available in abundance.
   • 1983, Martin Fischhoff, Detroit guide:

     This beervana is enjoyed by a surprisingly young and collegiate crowd, which explains the row of video games now in place.

   • 2004, Duane Swierczynski, The big book o' beer:

     Attendees usually think they've died and gone to Beervana […]

   • 2008, Sandra Bao, Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest:

     Call it what you want – PDX, P-Town, Puddletown, Stumptown, City of Roses, Bridge City, River City or Beervana – Portland kicks booty.

   • 2010, Brett Atkinson, Lonely Planet Prague Encounter:

     If you're getting a taste for the local pivo, head to the Pivovarský klub, absolute Beervana for hop heads.