National Beer Day (United States)

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National Beer Day is an annual celebration observed in the United States on April 7. This day marks the anniversary of the enactment of the Cullen-Harrison Act in 1933, which allowed people to legally buy, sell, and drink beer containing up to 3.2% alcohol by weight (or 4.05% by volume) for the first time in 13 years.

History

The Cullen-Harrison Act was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 22, 1933. Upon signing the legislation, Roosevelt made his famous remark, "I think this would be a good time for a beer." The law went into effect on April 7, 1933, and on that day, people across the country gathered to celebrate the ability to legally purchase beer again.

Significance

National Beer Day is celebrated by beer enthusiasts across the United States. It is a day to appreciate the history of beer in America and the impact of the Prohibition era on the brewing industry. Many breweries and pubs host special events and promotions to commemorate the day.

Related Observances

• New Beer's Eve is celebrated on April 6, the day before National Beer Day, marking the anticipation of the return of legal beer.
• International Beer Day is another beer-related holiday, celebrated on the first Friday of August.

See also

• Beer in the United States
• Prohibition in the United States
• Alcohol laws of the United States

References

• "National Beer Day: A Brief History." Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved from [1]
• "The History of National Beer Day." National Today. Retrieved from [2]

External links

• National Beer Day on BeerAdvocate
• CraftBeer.com