I remember my grandfather telling me that prior to prohibition the beverage of choice was cider. Cider implied that it was alcoholic and apple juice was for the children and ladies.
Beer only came into vogue because many of the bootleggers were of German and Italian heritage. After prohibition was repealed, people continued to drink beer and cider never regained its pre-prohibition status.
“I remember my grandfather telling me that prior to prohibition the beverage of choice was cider. Cider implied that it was alcoholic and apple juice was for the children and ladies.
Beer only came into vogue because many of the bootleggers were of German and Italian heritage. “
No, Americans have drunk beer and ale since the colonies were founded.