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Hymn to Ninkasi- 1800 BC
The Sumerian Goddess of beer inscribed a tablet of the history of the first men to leave evidence of brewing activity. -
May 1, 1516
The Reinheitsgebot
Litterally translated into "The German Purity Law," instituted in Bavaria in 1516, a beer purity law that still exists today. The law permits beer to be made only with barley, hops, and water..later permitting wheat. -
First Brewing Comany
D.G. Yuengling & Son is the oldest and still operating brewery in the United States. One of largest breweries by volume in the country, headquartered in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. -
Prohibition in America
Prohibition in the United States was a national ban on the sale, production, and transporation of alcohol. This movement created many homebrews of beer, along with moonshine. Prohibition existed from 1920-1933. -
First Great American Beer Festival
Hilton Harvest House in Boulder Colorado hosted the very first Great American Beer Festival. Featuring a modest 20 breweries, which has only expanded from there. -
Craft Beer is Recognized
Smithsonian magazine announces "The best beers in the world today are being made in the US." -
St. Arnold of Metz
St. Arnold of Metz is born, one of many patron saints of beer, brewers, and hops. During his time he helped end the plague by convincing people to drink beer instead of the dirty water.
