How Did You Celebrate National Beer Day?

National Beer Day is April 22.

In case you didn’t get the memo, April 7th was National Beer Day. In staying true to its namesake, National Beer Day is the one day out of the year that’s dedicated to this deliciously rich and frothy beverage. To learn more about this holiday and how it came to be, keep reading.

Unfortunately, the 7th fell on a Monday, so there’s a good chance that most people weren’t able to fully enjoy this brew-filled holiday. Nonetheless, thousands of people popped their bottle caps to celebrate this joyous event. From Atlanta and New York City to L.A. and Seattle, people across the country celebrated National Beer Day by visiting their favorite bars and restaurants.

The History of National Beer Day

According to the NationalDayCalender.com, National Beer Day originated back in 1933 when President Roosevelt signed a law that legalized the production, selling and consumption of alcoholic beverages, spurring a celebration by beer drinkers from across the country.

“On April 7, 1933, President Franklin Roosevelt took the first step toward ending Prohibition and signed a law that allowed people to brew and sell beer, in the United States, as long as it remained below 4.0% alcohol by volume (ABV). Beer drinkers celebrated and were happy to be able to purchase beer again for the first time in thirteen years”

Contrary to what some people, National Beer Day isn’t some random day that offers an excuse to drink beer (although, you can certainly use it as an excuse to drink your favorite brews). There’s real history behind the origins of this celebratory day, dating all the way back to 1933.

As you can see from the excerpt published above, National Beer Day was created as a way to celebrate the end of prohibition. President Roosevelt began the end of prohibition by signing the Cullen–Harrison Act on March 22, 1933. So, why isn’t March 22 National Beer Day? The Cullen–Harrison Act didn’t go into effect until April 7, 1933; therefore, this was the preferred day of celebration by Americans who were once again able to legally enjoy beer, wine, liquor and other alcoholic beverages.

For over 80 years, Americans have celebrated the end of prohibition on April 22. This year was no exception, as thousands of Americans participated in this celebratory day.

Several other countries have National Beer Day as well; however, it usually falls on a different day of the year.

Let us know how you celebrated National Beer Day in the comments section below!