Butterbeer (2024)

Butterbeer is a popular wizarding beverage described as tasting "a little bit like less-sickly butterscotch."[1]

  • 1 Description
  • 2 Alcoholic Content
  • 3 Behind the scenes
  • 4 Appearances
  • 5 Notes and references

Description[]

Butterbeer is served cold in bottles and hot in "foaming tankards".[2] In Hogsmeade, it's sold at The Three Broomsticks[2] and The Hog's Head,[3] although the fact that the latter pub's stock was described as "very dusty" suggests that it was not sold there very often. In Diagon Alley, the drink has been known to be sold at the Leaky Cauldron.

At the Hog's Head, customers are charged two sickles per Butterbeer (£0.60 approximately),[3] but it is not certain whether this is a universal price for the drink, or if the price of the drink varies from location to location.

Alcoholic Content[]

It may have a very slight alcohol content, which could get house-elves in a drunk-like state,[4] though an antidote to this exists. It seems to have a less pronounced effect on humans than smaller creatures such as house-elves, but humans can still fall "under the influence" of it.[5][6] In 1996, Harry Potter wondered what Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger might do at Professor Horace Slughorn's Christmas Party "under the influence of Butterbeer",[5] indicating that it could lower inhibitions, perhaps like sugar. Winky, a house-elf, took to getting a drunk-like state off Butterbeer after losing her job with the Crouch family[4] — an addiction from which she never fully recovered.[7]

Behind the scenes[]

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  • Executive Chef of Universal Parks and Resorts, Steve Jayson commented that butterbeer is "Real comforting and nice and smooth going down".[8]
  • Butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter can be served either cold with a taste similar to cream soda or frozen as a slush with a butterscotch-like foam on top. One may also purchase it either in a regular plastic cup or in a collectible mug. As of 12 December, 2012, over five million glasses of butterbeer have been served at the park, an event that was commemorated by the park giving away free butterbeers to one thousand guests that day.[9] Butterbeer is also served at The Making of Harry Potter.
  • Butterbeer may be based on Buttered Beer, which was a real drink. The earliest reference to Buttered Beer is from, 'The Good Huswifes Handmaide for the Kitchin' published in London in 1588 A.D., made from beer, sugar, eggs, nutmeg, cloves and butter back in Tudor times. Another old recipe for Buttered Beer, published by Robert May in 1664 A.D., from his recipe book, 'The Accomplisht Cook' calls for liquorish root and aniseeds to be added. British celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal recreated it for his Tudor Feast.

Appearances[]

Notes and references[]

Butterbeer (2024)

FAQs

Was Butterbeer alcoholic in the books? ›

It was served at numerous locations in the wizarding world and had a very slight alcoholic content.

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Her favorite Quidditch team was Wigtown Wanderers. Her favorite player was Ethan Parkin. She had a beloved copy of The Wonder of Wigtown Wanderers. Penny's favorite Hufflepuff is Professor Sprout.

Is Butterbeer hot or cold in the books? ›

Although the original stories depicted Butterbeer™ as being served cold in bottles and hot in "foaming tankards," Universal Orlando Resort serves it three different ways, along with a flavored ice cream, for Harry Potter™ fans craving the wizarding beverage.

Was Hermione drunk after Butterbeer? ›

↑ In the film version of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, however, Hermione Granger appears to act slightly tipsy after a visit to the Three Broomsticks Inn where she was shown drinking some; this can be seen just before the discovery of Katie Bell.

How did J.K. Rowling describe butterbeer? ›

Asked, "What does Butterbeer taste like?" before Universal even began working to create the stuff, J.K. Rowling was quoted as saying that she imagined it to be "a bit like less sickly butterscotch." Two and a half years in the making, the Rowling-approved original is as popular as ever, even with all the other ...

Why was Levi crippled? ›

Levi was severely injured after Zeke blew himself up with a Thunder Spear. As the blast blew him away, he was left in a horrific state and lost many of his fingers. More so, during the final battle to stop the Rumbling, Levi loses the use of his legs whilst still healing from his prior injuries.

Why can t Levi walk anymore? ›

Seeing that the Female Titan is now helpless, Mikasa disobeys Levi's orders and attempts to kill the person inside the Titan. However, the Female Titan swings her hardened fist at Mikasa, and Levi is forced to pull Mikasa out of the way. While doing this, Levi injures his left leg.

What is Levi's secret power? ›

Levi's awakened power and his training from Kenny Ackerman are the reasons for his unbelievably strong skills. He is not a Titan Shifter, yet he can manifest the Power of the Titans as a human due to his awakened power.

Is Lucy a Hufflepuff? ›

Lucy is clearly a Hufflepuff. She is one of the most kind-hearted characters in the series, which she shows through her loving acceptance of everyone they meet, from Mr. Tumnus to the beavers.

Is Wonder Woman a Hufflepuff? ›

While the movie may show us a different side, the comic book incarnation of Wonder Woman is very much a Hufflepuff.

Does Butterbeer have alcohol in it in the Harry Potter universe? ›

Butterbeer had a slight alcoholic content and although was safe for children to drink, it could affect creatures (such as house-elves) if consumed in to high a quantity. Harry enjoyed his first Butterbeer in Hogsmeade.

Is firewhiskey alcoholic? ›

Firewhisky is an alcoholic drink that is consumed by wizards and witches. Those under the age of seventeen are not allowed to buy it, implying that they may not be allowed to drink it.

What the heck is Butterbeer? ›

A simple brown sugar and butter syrup gets topped with cream soda and a dollop of cream in this wildly popular drink. Next time you are having a Harry Potter movie marathon, book club meeting, or even a Halloween party, pull out all the stops with this sweet drink that even Harry, Ron, and Hermione would approve of.

Is butterbeer in Harry Potter actual alcohol? ›

Summary. Butterbeer in the Harry Potter series implies a low alcohol content, as seen through subtle hints and the reactions of characters like Hermione and Winky. At Universal Studios, Butterbeer is non-alcoholic to create an inclusive experience for fans of all ages, prioritizing accessibility and family-friendliness ...

Is butterbeer at Harry Potter Studios alcoholic? ›

Butterbeer is a non-alcoholic beverage reminiscent of shortbread and butterscotch and is suitable for those with gluten, wheat, and nut allergies. The unique blend of top-secret ingredients makes for a special and refreshing drink evocative of the beverage found in the Wizarding World.

Is Firewhiskey alcoholic in the books? ›

Firewhisky was an alcoholic drink that was consumed by wizards and witches.

Is butterbeer in the first Harry Potter book? ›

Yes, I know that butterbeer doesn't actually show up until Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, but let's be honest: it's the most memorable drink from the series (except maybe Polyjuice Potion, and I wouldn't wish that on anyone).

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