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By today’s standards, average alcohol consumption in the colonies would seem astonishing. However, back in colonial times, people drank liquor to counter harsh winters without home heating, as a substitute for medicine, and simply to cope with their very rough lifestyles.

Have you ever thought about how many people have enjoyed a nice glass of everyone’s favorite ye**ty beverage? Historians have discovered that beer has been brewed since the times of the ancient Mesopotamians. That means beer has been around since around 5000 BC.

Taverns have always been more than a place to get a drink. Since the colonial days, Americans have gathered in bars to talk about events and the world. In fact, the Green Dragon tavern in Boston is where the Boston Tea Party was planned.