www.FreeBeerBuddy.com Toasts the Pilgrims Who Ventured to the New World, and the Reason They Did So - Beer!


Mayflower Day had a big impact on making beer America's favorite beverage of moderation.

Sept. 16, marks the anniversary of the day the Mayflower departed from England in search of the New World. For more than two months, the passengers and crew weathered storms, sickness and starvation without taking to land - until they ran out of beer. Beer was their primary beverage because, at that time, water could have been dangerous.  

Beer's journey from a beverage of sustenance in colonial times to America's alcohol beverage of choice is an integral part of our history.  Americans share the same appreciation for beer whether an early settler or a modern adult, . While today's adults can enjoy complex varieties, styles and flavors, beer's refreshment and drink ability remains tried and true.

In early times, beer was made out of whatever ingredients adults could find, like pumpkins and molasses. Thirteen years before the pilgrims landed in Massachusetts, a group of settlers established a colony in Jamestown, Virginia. In 1609, the governor wrote a note back to England saying he needed two brewers to come over and establish a brewery in Jamestown. Beer was just that important.

Beer continues to reign supreme today. The latest Gallup Poll shows that of the 64 percent of Americans who consume alcohol, beer continues to be their beverage of choice, with 40 percent choosing it over wine and hard liquor.

So raise a cold glass of beer  on Sept 16th and celebrate our rich beer history.

Cheers
Henry