Cardiff and Iceland hero Aron Gunnarsson loves to relax in the incredible Beer Spa he co-owns
Lager-than-life midfielder is full of cheers after pumping some cash into the luxury retreat
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ARON GUNNARSSON was never much of a diver on the pitch.
But give the Iceland and Cardiff hero a tub full of beer and he leaps in headfirst.
That is because he co-owns an incredible Beer Spa in his native Iceland - the first luxury retreat of its kind in the country.
Amazingly, beer was banned in Iceland until as recently as 1989.
Some 30 years on though and they are arguably doing more than any other country to extol the health benefits of a refreshing cold one.
Gunnarsson's involvement started when he bought a ten per cent share in the business when it opened in June 2017.
And it has gone from strength to strength since.
How it works sounds like heaven for your average beer drinker.
The 25-minute therapy lets you slip into a tub and enjoy an unlimited amount of craft suds on tap.
Yep, that's right, it's literally all-you-can-drink while lying in a tub of the stuff.
UNLIMITED BEER - AND IT'S GOOD FOR YOU
Soaking in yeast is said to bring health benefits such as boosting energy, supporting the immune system and promoting skin, hair and nail health.
The hops in the bath are also thought to be full of antioxidants and alpha acids, again good for healthy skin.
And those lucky enough to sample it are encourage to drink before going in.
According to their science, drinking kick-starts the digestive system, apparently making you feel good inside and out.
You might smell like the end of a night out afterwards, but you are encouraged not to shower when getting out of the tub.
Instead, in the likely case you enjoyed one too many, spa-goers are encouraged to straight to a dark room and sleep off the effects.
The only difference to a night out on the pop is (hopefully) not waking up with a stinking hangover.
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The beer spa is part of Bruggsmidjan Kaldi, Iceland's first microbrewery in the village of Arskogssandur.
And it is getting rave reviews on TripAdvisor, with 55 five star ratings.
One visitor Birkir H wrote: "The beerspa was amazing and the hot-tub outside had the best view ever. The food afterwards was great as well, with the unique beer bread and the fantastic Kaldi beer on the side."
Unfortunately for Gunnarsson, though, he will have a long way to travel to his spa after choosing to leave Cardiff for Qatari side Al-Arabi at the end of the season.
The Iceland skipper will make the move when his contract expires with the Bluebirds.
