Raise a glass for this day in beer history

by Shayna Glick, Posted Apr 7th 2008 @ 5:02PM

Three women, each raising a giant mug of beer.

If you are enjoying a nice, frosty glass of beer today, take a moment to recognize the historical significance of April 7. It was 75 years ago today Americans were allowed to buy and sell beer, again.

It's the 75th anniversary of the Cullen-Harrison Act, which legalized the sale of 3.2% alcohol in the district of Columbia and the 20 other states that didn't specifically ban it. Even though Prohibition didn't fully come to an end until December 5, 1933, the beginning of the end was April 7.

There are commemorative events going on at many breweries today, especially Anheuser-Busch, which was the first major brewery back in business. You can listen to the radio address of August Busch, Jr on that historic day here. See how you can celebrate in your area, as well as other important dates in beer history here and maybe raise a glass tonight.

[Via Beer Advocate]

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