Celebrate April 7th With The Wench
YOU have been cordially invited to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the re-legalization of the manufacture and sales of beer and wine.
In one of his first addresses to Congress as president, FDR announced his intention to modify the Volstead Act, which prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors within the United States and its territories. Congress passed the Beer and Wine Act, which exempted both beer and wine from the Volstead Act on March 22, 1933 – just two days after FDR’s inauguration. It became effective on April 7, 1933.
The Beer and Wine Revenue act was followed, in December 1933, by the passage of the 21st Amendment, which officially ended Prohibition.
And now for the official announcement:
You are all invited “Drink With The Wench” and celebrate legal beer drinking!
WHAT: 75th Anniversary of the Beer and Wine Revenue Act
WHO: The Wench & EVERYONE who A. loves beer B. likes beer C. hates beer but wants to come out
WHERE: Josh’s House, Italian Village (email me for the address)
WHEN: MONDAY. April 7th – start 6pm (Stragglers are free to come whenever).
WHY: In celebration of the re-legalization of beer drinking in the United States.
HOW: Bring your favorite domestic beers to share and taste with the group!
“Drink With The Wench” Background
My ultimate goal for this group is to start up a gathering for fellow beer lovers and hopheads in the Columbus area. The invite is open to anyone and everyone interested in learning about and drinking beer. Ideally, I’d love to meet up with people who are more knowledgeable about beer than I am — and are willing to assist me in my voyage to beer connoisseur land.
I intend on this being a great social forum and conversation starter for beer lovers across all levels of expertise. Even if you do not know me, I still encourage you to come out and play. Everyone that has turned out has had much fun thus far.
There have been lots of new faces meeting me out, as well as some lovely regulars. I’m really enjoying meeting new people and sharing great conversation!
As always, I will be bringing along copies of a tasting sheet I found at Ratebeer.com. It helps serve as a great learning tool and conversation facilitator.
