Monthly archive for October 2020

On this day – October 28, 1644 – Concerned citizens of New Amsterdam (New York City) protested a new tax on Beer. They pleaded that, “…this will probably have to be paid by the poor, who are unable to procure beer for the sick and wounded….” Beer Taxes were a constant complaint of Dutch New Yorkers. It and other regressive taxes caused the citizens to look upon their leaders with disdain. This contributed to the settlers giving up the colony to the English that year without firing a shot. Look

In 1814 the Meux Brewery of London experienced the catastrophic failure of a 120,000 gallon beer aging tank. The tank released almost all the beer instantly and the surge burst the walls of the brewhouse. Spilling into the street the flood killed 8 people “..by drowning, poisoning, by fumes and drunkenness.” As beer flowed down the street countless inhabitants dove into the flowing gutters for free beer.  Upcoming events Santa Crawl in early December and the Mountain Brewers Beer Fest 5 June, 2021.

Announcing – the Idaho Falls Zoo virtual fundraiser, “Oktoberfest: Home Edition” Although this isn’t Zoo Brew or a North American Brewers Association event, we do love the Zoo and are providing this information through our page to help them out in this very tough year. You can get all the information on this Zoo event by accessing their website at https://www.tpzs.info/oktoberfest-home-edition/ Meanwhile – The next Mountain Brewers Beer Fest will be held on Saturday June 5th, 2021. We know that seems a long time off… and we feel the same