New Beer's Eve
About New Beer's Eve Day
When is New Beer's Eve? This holiday is always celebrated on April 6
Today is New Beer’s Eve, an April 6 holiday. Sit back and enjoy a bottle or two of suds. Or, visit your favorite bar or brewery. The 21st Amendment, repealing the prohibition of beer and alcohol went into effect at 2:01 a.m. on April 7, 1933. On the evening of April 6, 1933, anxious Americans heralded the repeal of this law and were ready to celebrate. On this night many people jumped the gun and quaffed a little suds before the turn of the calendar. To commemorate, this event, fill up your beer stein and bottoms up!
For over a decade (1920-1933), beer and alcohol were banned in the United States. This ban was set in place by the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. The 18th Amendment failed miserably. It was largely ignored. Millions of people turned to making their own bathtub beer and made alcohol in homemade stills. Bootleg beer and alcohol, much of which was smuggled in from Canada, caused the loss of millions of dollars in potential tax revenues.
Do you know what day tomorrow is? It’s National Beer Day. Unlike New Year where people drink on the night before and feel the effects on the first day of the new year, people drink their share of beer on both New Beer’s Eve and National Beer Day.
We hope you thoroughly enjoy New Beers’ Eve. Please do so responsibly. If you drink, don’t drive.
How to Celebrate New Beer's Eve
Of course, you won’t have any doubts about how to celebrate this frothy holiday!?
- Drink beer or ale.
- Have a party. You know what beverage to serve.
- Visit your favorite bar with friends.
- Get a flight at a brewery.
- Try new varieties tonight.
Today's Quote
“Give a man a beer, waste a day. Teach a man to brew, waste a lifetime.” – – Bill Owen
History and Origin of New Beer's Eve
The 21st Amendment repealed the 18th Amendment. It took effect at 12:01a.m on April 7, 1933. On the evening of April 6th, anxious Americans lined up at breweries and distilleries to purchase legal beer and alcohol at the stroke of midnight. That night, someone coined the term “New Beer’s Eve“, and a new annual holiday was born!
This Day in History
Besides New Beer’s Eve, here are some other things that happened on April 6:
- The first modern Olympic games open in Athens, Greece. (1896)
- Twinkies hit the market. The first Twinkies were banana-filled. (1930)
- James D. Watson, biochemist, co-discovered the structure of DNA, was born on this day in 1928.
Related Holidays and Articles
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More April 6 Holidays
Additionally, here are more April 6 holidays you will enjoy:
National Burrito Day – first Thursday of the month
Plan Your Epitaph Day – a little morbid if you ask me
More About Today
This Day in History – Indeed, many other important events occurred on this date in April. See what happened on this date in history.
Famous April Birthdays – Did you ever wonder what famous people share your birth date? If so, then find out now!
Ecards – Send a free Ecard daily for New Beer’s Eve or just about any calendar holiday, occasion, observance, or event. Undoubtedly, it’s fun for both the sender and the recipient.
Flower of the Day: Snow Crocus
Recipe of the Day: Lima Beans in Sour Cream
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