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National American Beer Day | October 27
National Day Calendar ^ | October 27, 2022 | Staff

Posted on 10/27/2022 6:14:02 AM PDT by Red Badger

NATIONAL AMERICAN BEER DAY

National American Beer Day raises a glass to the rich American beermaking history and those who savor the continued traditions. Pour your favorite pint with millions who enjoy the storied brews across the nation.

#AmericanBeerDay

U.S. Brewing History

Brewing beer in America begins long before Europeans arrived since Native Americans brewed beer from a variety of ingredients. They used corn, birch sap, and water to ferment their beverage. Then when the first colonists arrived in Virginia, they began combining their brewing traditions with the supplies at hand – that included corn, too. Since then, brewing and brewers became a principal occupation in the colonies. Interestingly, the first white child born in Manhattan grew up to be the first brewer born in America.

Today, the brewery established by David G. Yuengling is the oldest producing brewery in the United States. He established the Eagle Brewery in 1829. Amazingly, the brewery still remains in the family to this day.

Unlike most other breweries of the time, the Eagle Brewery survived Prohibition. In fact, very few survived. Those that did survive tried various legal and illegal tactics. In the Eagle Brewery’s case, they reduced their alcohol content to within the legal limit. They also branched out. Ice cream anyone? Yes, the Yuengling’s started a dairy. Others turned their beermaking supplies into other products. When prohibition lifted, they returned to full-fledged beermaking.

Despite these efforts, nearly every brewer existing before prohibition dissolved. Out of just over 1,300 brewers, only about 100 remained after prohibition. Today, we recognize the names of many of those surviving breweries.

The skill of a brewer requires years of practice in the trade. It’s revered even. In Milwaukee, their professional baseball team is named after the brewer. In St. Louis and Denver, the stadiums are named after prominent brewers.

More than 2,100 breweries are manufacturing beer in the United States. They range in size from industry giants to brewpubs and microbreweries.

American Beer Facts

The U.S. produced 196 million barrels of beer in 2009.

Americans consume roughly 20 US gallons of beer per capita annually.

In 2008, the United States ranked sixteenth in the world in per capita consumption. However, total consumption was second only to China.

After Congress repealed prohibition, the industry consolidated into a small number of large-scale breweries.

The majority of the new breweries in the U.S. are small breweries and brewpubs. As members of the Brewers Association, they are termed “craft breweries” to differentiate them from the larger and older breweries.

Larger breweries most commonly produce the American lager.

However, smaller breweries (many founded in the 1980s) produce a range of styles.

Beer styles originating in the United States include:

American pale ale

Pennsylvania porter

American IPA

steam beer

amber ale

cream ale

Cascadian dark ale.

HOW TO OBSERVE AMERICAN BEER DAY

Enjoy your favorite American Beer. Invite a friend or two to join you. While you’re at it, try something different. American beers offer a variety of options to choose from. Do you have a favorite brewery? Give them a shout-out, too! The brewmaster deserves to be recognized. Tour a brewery to learn more. While you’re there, try a sample or two.

Now, beer also holds great influence. If you didn’t know that, read about 5 Surprising Ways Beer Changed the World.

Remember, always drink responsibly and never drink and drive. Use #AmericanBeerDay to post on social media.

NATIONAL AMERICAN BEER DAY HISTORY

National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this hoppy holiday.

Beer FAQ

Q. Are all beers made with hops?

A. Nearly every beer on the market uses hops in its production. However, not all beers have a hoppy flavor, so it’s worth asking for something less hoppy, especially if you’re visiting a local brewery. Another option is to start brewing your own beer at home – without hops.

Q. How many calories are in beer?

A. The calories vary from beer to beer but they roughly contain 150-175 calories. However, a light beer pushes that number closer to 100.

Q. How many servings of beer are in a standard keg?

A. There are 165 12-ounce servings in a keg of beer.


TOPICS: Agriculture; Business/Economy; Health/Medicine; History
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NATIONAL AMERICAN BEER DAY!!!

NOW HOP TO IT!....................

1 posted on 10/27/2022 6:14:02 AM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; mylife; SunkenCiv

BEER PING!>..........................


2 posted on 10/27/2022 6:14:44 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

I just happen to have some Yuengling in the frig. Is it 5 o’clock yet?


3 posted on 10/27/2022 6:17:24 AM PDT by ConservativeInPA ( Scratch a leftist and you'll find a fascist )
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To: Red Badger; mylife

4 posted on 10/27/2022 6:17:46 AM PDT by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: ConservativeInPA

5 posted on 10/27/2022 6:19:43 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger
"steam beer"

I think Anchor Brewing Company has that term trademarked. The term used is "California common".

6 posted on 10/27/2022 6:25:19 AM PDT by Tench_Coxe
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To: Red Badger

why not beer month


7 posted on 10/27/2022 6:25:47 AM PDT by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: Sacajaweau

why not beer YEAR?.....................

😁


8 posted on 10/27/2022 6:27:29 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Tench_Coxe

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_beer


9 posted on 10/27/2022 6:29:06 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

Thanks for the reminder. I’ll do my best to do my part to share in the festivities.


10 posted on 10/27/2022 7:00:54 AM PDT by I want the USA back (Our news media isn't worth camel spit.)
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To: Red Badger
I hope you celebrate "Near Beer Day" with as much gusto...


11 posted on 10/27/2022 7:02:55 AM PDT by moovova
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To: moovova

I remember that crap...............


12 posted on 10/27/2022 7:04:23 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

You should add me to the beer ping list, if you have one. Mr. FF and one of our sons are avid beer drinkers. I keep the fridge stocked with a nice variety for my hubby like every good wife should do. ;)


13 posted on 10/27/2022 7:51:01 AM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TP)
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To: Red Badger
My nephew graduated with a degree in Biology from UC. He lives in Truckee, CA now and makes a living as a brew master at FiftyFifty Brewing Company.
14 posted on 10/27/2022 8:01:19 AM PDT by Myrddin
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To: FamiliarFace

There is one, but I don’t have it......

Homebrewers Ping List: knews_hound, but he hasn’t posted since 2013.


15 posted on 10/27/2022 8:09:31 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Red Badger

Otis and I salute


16 posted on 10/27/2022 8:20:18 AM PDT by Vaduz (LAWYERS )
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To: Red Badger

That’s ok. I thought if there was one, I’d be interested. Thanks anyway!


17 posted on 10/27/2022 8:54:27 AM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TP)
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To: FamiliarFace

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1765959/posts

Kinda old, but it’s the only list of Ping lists I know of..............


18 posted on 10/27/2022 8:56:14 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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