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Happy Birthday America....hiyooo.
Many of you may already know, but July 4th was almost an afterthought, we could have been celebrating July 2nd as Independence Day. Why? Because on July 2, 1776, Congress approved the Declaration, but it wasn't until July 4th in which the Declaration was revised to what the world what come to know as the Declaration of Independence. Don't believe me? Well, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, 234 years ago that:
"The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more."
John Adams was right about the celebration that would undoubtedly take place each following Independence Day. It is truly one of the great worldwide holidays in which we get to show our pride in our country, our brethren, our roots, our history. The 4th gives us Americans a reason to join together in unity once again and celebrate the patriots who gave us this wonderful life of opportunity and pursuit of happiness.
Another interesting note, only a few founding fathers signed the Declaration in July of 1776, most of the founding fathers didn't sign the document until August 2. (I assume you know where I'm about to go with this) From July 4th until August 2nd, the leaders of our nation we're busy....
Busy drinking and celebrating. Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson may have created the expression "don't tempt me with a good time" and what better reason to get sudsy than organizing the independence of the next great nation? These two loved wine so much, historians have written essays about it. Like Franklin said, "There is truth in wine". I mean, come on people, Sam Adams was a signer and he was a noted brewer...that's not even a joke, or some random choice for a current Boston based brewing company-he actually was a brewer. You know he was rolling down kegs of his good stuff for this. So after a 4 week bender and a Liberty Bell sized hangover, many of the founding fathers shook off the cobwebs, and finally signed the damn Declaration....forever going down in history as one of the hallmarks of history.
It would be un-American to not enjoy some delicious libations on this national holiday, just as our founding fathers partook in often while getting this country free from British rule.
Happy 4th of July everybody, Happy Birthday America.
God Bless, and Drink Up.
Great American Beers
America's birthday is upon us. With it come cookouts, vacations, blowing things up, and, of course, drinking.
Your beer choices on the 4th of July are different than any other day in the summer. Afterall, you can't exactly drink a Corona while celebrating Independence Day. (Oh my God, you were going to drink Corona weren't you? That's not very patriotic of you!) So I decided to put together a list of suggestions for frosty cold beverages for your weekend.
Budweiser
It is, after all, "The Great American Lager." There's nothing more American than popping open a Bud during a BBQ. Even the label is patriotic.
2nd Choice: Bud Light (It has an even more patriotic label!)
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
I usually place this near the top of my Thanksgiving lists too. But while we're suggesting patriotic beers, how can I not include this one? It has a founding father right on the label!
2nd Choice: Samuel Adams Summer Lager
Yuengling Lager
This is one that people drink all the time but it's one of the only remaining old American style lager's still available in the United States. If you want to drink what they were drinking on Independence Days before prohibition, this is your best bet.
2nd Choice: Lionshead (Like Yuengling only with twice the hangover.)
Pabst Blue Ribbon
While not quite the 1890's throwback of Yuengling, Pabst will make you feel like you're drinking at your family cookout in 1962. Plus there's something about 4th of July at the beach that almost makes cans acceptable.
2nd Choice: Rolling Rock (in a pony bottle!)
Southampton Double White
For something different but bonafide American, give this refreshing wheat beer a try. It's brewed in a small public house on Long Island that's been in operation for over 100 years. Also it's one of the best witbiers anywhere.
2nd Choice: Bells Oberon
I hope that gives you guys all a good guide for your trip to the beer distributor or grocery store for your holiday weekend.
Before I sign off today, just a reminder that today is Canada Day. Happy birthday to our neighbors in the Great White North! Celebrate with a Moosehead or Molson!
And remember, it's only a BBQ if you're slow cooking ribs and chicken, otherwise it's a cookout! Happy Birthday, America!
Your beer choices on the 4th of July are different than any other day in the summer. Afterall, you can't exactly drink a Corona while celebrating Independence Day. (Oh my God, you were going to drink Corona weren't you? That's not very patriotic of you!) So I decided to put together a list of suggestions for frosty cold beverages for your weekend.
Budweiser
It is, after all, "The Great American Lager." There's nothing more American than popping open a Bud during a BBQ. Even the label is patriotic.
2nd Choice: Bud Light (It has an even more patriotic label!)
Samuel Adams Boston Lager
I usually place this near the top of my Thanksgiving lists too. But while we're suggesting patriotic beers, how can I not include this one? It has a founding father right on the label!
2nd Choice: Samuel Adams Summer Lager
Yuengling Lager
This is one that people drink all the time but it's one of the only remaining old American style lager's still available in the United States. If you want to drink what they were drinking on Independence Days before prohibition, this is your best bet.
2nd Choice: Lionshead (Like Yuengling only with twice the hangover.)
Pabst Blue Ribbon
While not quite the 1890's throwback of Yuengling, Pabst will make you feel like you're drinking at your family cookout in 1962. Plus there's something about 4th of July at the beach that almost makes cans acceptable.
2nd Choice: Rolling Rock (in a pony bottle!)
Southampton Double White
For something different but bonafide American, give this refreshing wheat beer a try. It's brewed in a small public house on Long Island that's been in operation for over 100 years. Also it's one of the best witbiers anywhere.
2nd Choice: Bells Oberon
I hope that gives you guys all a good guide for your trip to the beer distributor or grocery store for your holiday weekend.
Before I sign off today, just a reminder that today is Canada Day. Happy birthday to our neighbors in the Great White North! Celebrate with a Moosehead or Molson!
And remember, it's only a BBQ if you're slow cooking ribs and chicken, otherwise it's a cookout! Happy Birthday, America!
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