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Prohibition was the deathnell for most of the really good authentic beer in the US. Before Prohibition most brewers that were doing German style lagers did not use adjuncts (corn, rice, sugar) in their beer so we had more lagers closer to the better German Rheinheitsgebot beer purity rules. We also had many ale brewers.
For beer lovers until the 80's and the resurgence of microbrewers and brew pubs etc the US pickings was slim at best. Imports were dicey as you did not know how well it traveled and the conditions. Back then I knew people that believed the skunky light struck flavor of many imports was a desirable thing. Showed great class and good breeding for a beer.
For beer lovers until the 80's and the resurgence of microbrewers and brew pubs etc the US pickings was slim at best. Imports were dicey as you did not know how well it traveled and the conditions. Back then I knew people that believed the skunky light struck flavor of many imports was a desirable thing. Showed great class and good breeding for a beer.