If you’re enjoying a craft beer right now, say a word of thanks to Jimmy Carter
Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2024 9:50 pm
The same day as our upcoming meeting is the same day the Federal Government is honoring President CarterHe encouraged a Democratic-controlled Congress to pass legislation in 1978 that legalized home brewing. At the time, there were fewer than 100 breweries in America, most of them making the same tasteless schlock. Today it is not uncommon to find big cities that have 100 breweries on their own.
Carter was not the only politician to push forward the cause of beer freedom, but his push is widely considered the impetus for great beers today.
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