Posted on 10/27/2023 5:55:59 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After Congress repealed prohibition, the industry consolidated into a small number of large-scale breweries.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 about5 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.
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October 27th Celebrated History
1904
New York City opened its first subway. Operated by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company (IRT), the system soon became the largest transit line in the United States.
1925
The U.S. Patent Office issues patent number US51766A to Fred Waller for the invention of an aquaplane - the first water ski.
1954
Benjamin O. Davis becomes the first African American to achieve the rank of general in the United States Air Force when he was promoted to brigadier general. Five years later, he would also become the first African American promoted to major general. Following his retirement, Davis received the rank of full general (four stars) from President Bill Clinton.
1961
In the midst of the space race, NASA tests its first Saturn I rocket. The rocket is significant because its power put the first Americans into orbit around the Earth.
2002
In a thrilling game against the Seattle Seahawks, Cowboy Emmitt Smith broke the all-time rushing record previously held by the Bear's Walter Payton. Despite his fourth-quarter 11-yard drive, the Seahawks would win the game 17-14.
2004
The Boston Red Sox break the curse of the Bambino when they win their first World Series in 86 years. During the 100th World Series, the Red Sox sweep the St. Louis Cardinals in four games.
October 27th Celebrated Birthdays
Captain James Cook - 1728
The explorer set out on several expeditions during his sailing career. His first major expeditions took him to the eastern coast of Australia, a first for a European. There Cook named the area New South Wales, claiming it for Britain. On his final voyage, Cook sought the elusive North-West Passage. While exploring Hawaii, he was killed in a fight with the islanders.
Isaac Merritt Singer - 1811
The inventor is best known for his design and manufacture of the sewing machine.
Theodore Roosevelt - 1858
In 1901, Teddy Roosevelt became the 26th President of the United States after the assassination of President McKinley. As the youngest president ever in the Nation's history, Roosevelt took a progressive stance and led with vigor. In 1904, he was elected to a second term.
John M Mack - 1864
In 1900, together with his brothers, Mack established the Mack Brother's Company to manufacture heavy-duty trucks.
Emily Post - 1872
Born Emily Price, the New York City socialite turned columnist with advice on a variety of subjects. However, the one she's best remembered for is offering advice on etiquette.
Margaret Rousseau - 1910
Rousseau became the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. During her career, she designed the first commercial penicillin production plant.
Ruby Dee - 1922
The actress and civil rights activist is known for her roles in films such as A Raisin in the Sun, Jungle Fever, and American Gangster.
Dolores Moore - 1932
As a professional baseball player in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, Moore played infielder and earned an MVP nod. She also played professional basketball for a time. During the filming of the 1992 film, A League of Their Own, Moore consulted with the actresses on set.
Sylvia Plath - 1932
The poet and author is best known for her novel The Bell Jar.
John Cleese - 1939
The actor and comedian is best known for co-founding Monty Python. He has also starred in films such as A Fish Called Wanda, The Swan Princess, and two James Bond films, Die Another Day and The World is Not Enough.
Not American, but not complaining either. 😝
Do - The Stuff that buys me beer.
Ray - The Guy who sells me beer.
Me - The Guy who drinks the beer.
Fa - The Distance to my beer.
So - I think I’ll have a beer.
La - La la la la la beer.
Ti - No thanks I’m drinking beer.
And that will lead us back to *sees empty glass* D’oh!
National Pollute The Earth with CO2 Day /s
Mmmmm....
Beer makes me think of.......MORE BEER!!!..................
lol...........
This is a holiday I can really celebrate!
Beer is proof that God loves mankind.
Hah.........
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