April 7th is National Beer Day

For those who thought every day was ‘beer day’ (not that is isn’t…), we bring you National Beer Day. Some history…

On this day in 1933, the Cullen-Harrison Act was enacted, allowing the brewing, sale and consumption of 3.2 percent beer and wine in the United States. When United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the bill into law, he reportedly said, “I think this would be a good time for a beer” and Americans agreed! On April 6, New Beer’s Eve, thousands of thirsty customers waited in line at their favorite pub for the new law to go into effect. More than 1 million barrels of beer were consumed during the first 24 hours! On December 5, 1933, the 21st Amendment was ratified, ending Prohibition once and for all.

Here’s the source article for the above, and there is also a National Beer Day Facebook page.

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