The original settlers in the United States were a religious lot on the whole, but didn't realise that they needed skilled workers to establish a thriving community and many perished over the harsh

During Lent and other periods of fasting, ancient monks would drink strong beer to get their calories as it didn't count as food.   Hence the strong brewing tradition in monastaries.

What is the world's most popular beverage?   Its tea.   Beer comes second.

On October 17th 1814 a huge brewery tank broke open in the parish of St Giles in London, flooding the local area.   It swept people off their feet and demolished 2 houses.   350