Beer Signs Make Many Decorating Statements
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Beer signs are an expected part of the decor of a tavern or pub. These signs display the logo of a popular beer or brewing company, and are usually illuminated. Neon may light the sign, or regular incandescent light bulbs may do the job. If light bulbs illumine the sign, they usually do so from the back. A translucent sign face makes the light visible.

Whether the bar sign is a neon sign or uses regular bulbs, they certainly look at home in the pub environment. After all, they portray beer, the mainstay of the tavern. Acting as lighted signposts, these signs exclaim to the night that beer is served here. The major beer brewing companies have excellent brand recognition, so each beer sign has no trouble attracting those who prefer that brand.

These bar signs are gaining in popularity. The statement they make in other locations can vary, however. Let's examine some of the other places that neon bar signs can be found.

When you visit a college, you know that beer is not far away. It is inexpensive compared to higher-alcohol drinks, and can be purchased in bulk. One of the signs of an impending beer party is the bringing of the keg. Fresh from the local tavern, the keg proudly displays the beer sign logo on its side, revealing the contents. Like litter bearers carrying a monarch, the thirsty students solemnly transport the full keg into the party room. Hanging a beer sign as a party decoration lends a fun yet rebellious atmosphere to the affair.

The dorm room is another favorite display location for a pub sign. Wildly out of place among the drab dorm furniture, the lighted beer logo can look almost garish. It is a gesture of defiance. It is not a mere decoration, because a decoration is used to enhance the look. The neon bar sign is there to disrupt the monotonous mood set by factory-issued dorm furniture. The only thing these bar signs illuminate is the owner's need to put on an air of supreme coolness.

Home basements, recreation rooms, game rooms and dens are other popular spots to find the misplaced beer sign. Neon signs create a sense of credibility when displayed near the downstairs bar. They simulate the camaraderie of a noisy pub by hanging near the dart board or pool table. When you see blazing beer signs at a college (and they are hard to miss), you'll know exactly where the party is.