Jimmy Carter Sparked America's Craft Beer Industry

What was Jimmy Carter's connection to craft beer? Brewers credit former president for industry's success
While we’re honoring our nation’s 39th president, beer lovers can raise a glass to him as well. Boston Beer Company today is valued at $3.4 billion. And its owner Jim Koch credits all of his success to Carter.
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How Jimmy Carter Sparked America’s Craft Beer Industry
Former President Jimmy Carter played an important role in the creation of today's booming craft beer industry. Craft beer’s roots trace back to underground home brewing, which was legalized with a stroke of the pen by Carter in 1978.
Jimmy Carter's unique connection to Mass., and how he sparked the craft beer industry
Beer lovers can raise a glass while honoring our nation's 39th president. Jimmy Carter is a huge reason America's craft beer scene is thriving today.
How President Jimmy Carter Helped Launch the Craft Beer Movement in the United States
The Wall Street Journal explains how President Jimmy Carter helped launch the craft beer movement with a bill that legalized home brewing.
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