On January 22, the Day of the Choperas is celebrated in Santa Fe, a unique commemoration in the world rooted in the city's popular culture, recognized for its great brewing tradition and the highest number of choperas per capita in Argentina. This date was officially established in 2022 by the Municipal Council of Santa Fe in honor of Enrique Andruszczyszyn, a pioneer in the field since 1962.
The people of Santa Fe are known for being beer enthusiasts, consuming on average double that of the rest of Argentina, with a household chopera for every 340 inhabitants, setting a new national record. The Day of the Choperas, initiated in 2022 in Santa Fe, is an emblematic celebration that highlights the rich brewing tradition of the city.
The "liso," a 250 c.c. glass, is a cultural heritage of Santa Fe present in all local restaurants and bars. Invented in Santa Fe by German immigrant Otto Schneider, the liso is used to serve beer and has been creatively reimagined, utilizing everything from used tires to old sewing machines.
The Fiesta de la Chopera began in 2014, inspired by an exhibition of choperas at Brewpub Estación Saer, evolving into an annual event that has drawn an increasing number of participants, reaching 208 registered choperas in the latest edition. The creativity in making the most original choperas increases each year, enriching this festivity that celebrates the brewing culture of Santa Fe.
The liso is a fundamental element in the brewing history of Santa Fe, originating in 1930 when Otto Schneider, master brewer of the Santa Fe Brewery, requested a non-shaped glass to serve beer with "two fingers of foam" on top. The cultural significance of the liso is so important that since 2014, "Liso Day" has been celebrated on December 11, with special promotions in local establishments to commemorate this iconic beer glass.
