Trivia for Beer Distributors and Bar & Tavern Owners

What is a Craft Beer?

"Craft Beer" is an American term which is fairly common in both Canada and New Zealand.  It generally refers to any beer that is brewed using traditional methods, however without rice or corn.

Most craft beers have a distinctive flavorful rather than a flavor that has mass appeal.

Beer Trivia - Oldest Brewery in North America

The Molson Brewing Company of Canada is the oldest brewery in North America.

Beer Trivia - President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Most historians agree that Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was elected to the office of President in 1932 primarily because he promised the American people that if he were elected President he would end prohibition.

Beer Trivia - First American Brewery

The first brewery ever built in America was built in Hoboken, NJ in 1642.

Beer Trivia - Dancing Peanuts

Most people are unaware of this neat little trick but if you toss salted peanuts into a glass of beer the peanuts will start to dance.

Beer Trivia - Strongest Beer in The World

The strongest beer brewed in the world is an American beer brewed by Sam Adams.  It has 17% alcohol by volume.

If you want to older this beer ask for Samuel Adams Triple Bock.  Just so you know the strength of this beer is achieved by using a special champagne yeast.

Beer Trivia - American Beers

Unlike European and other foreign country beers, most American beers are made mostly with rice. 

American brewers do this to give American beers a lighter taste and to tap into the market of women beer drinkers.

Beer Trivia - Beer Coolers

The portable ice chest {beer cooler} was invented by Richard C. Laramy of Joliet, Illinois on February 24, 1951.

The Coleman Company popularized the concept of a portable beer cooler in the United States with its initial offering of a galvanized cooler in 1954. Three years later the Coleman Company developed a process to make plastic lined coolers and jugs

Beer Trivia - Beer Bottle Collectors

People who collect beer bottles are officially known as labeorphilist.

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