🍺
beer mug
Unicode: 1F37A
Description
A tall glass or stein filled with frothy, golden beer, often depicted with a handle.
Group:
Food & Drink > drink
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents celebration, relaxation, enjoyment, social gatherings, or simply the act of drinking beer.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It's a straightforward representation of a common alcoholic beverage and has become a universal symbol for nightlife, good times, and adult beverages.
Usage Examples
- Celebrating: 'Cheers to the weekend! 🍻'
- Relaxing: 'Time to unwind. 🍻'
- Socializing: 'See you at the pub later! 🍻'
- Mentioning a specific drink: 'This craft beer is amazing! 🍻'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Strongly associated with pubs, bars, parties, Oktoberfest, and casual social drinking among friends.
East Asian culture:
Also used for celebrations and social drinking, but context might vary depending on specific drinking customs (e.g., toasting rituals).