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Written by Henry Bentley
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Monday, 09 August 2004 |
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Beer has been a part of civilization for thousands of years. Ancient cultures, including Egyptian, Chinese, Greek and Roman, all brewed beer. As civilization spread throughout Europe, beer acquired the name “liquid bread” because the ingredients were so similar.
The Pilgrims introduced brewing to the United States with the beer they brought from England on the Mayflower, and beer has been part of our culture ever since. As a matter of fact George Washington, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were not only our first three presidents, they were brewers too!
The brewing community has continued to evolve and today provides beer drinkers with a continually expanding selection of beers. Craft Brewers produce a multitude of beer styles, some with higher alcohol levels than the traditional American lagers. Learning the facts about beer as an alcohol-containing beverage can help you make responsible choices.
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