Beer is one of the world's oldest beverages; throughout history, wherever cereal grains were grown, people have made beer.

America was founded by brewers and for centuries, beer and food have been enjoyed together as part of quality time with friends and family. It’s been argued that the invention of beer and the local pub have been responsible for democracy, technology and modern civilization. We can attest to brewers, bartenders and beer being an integral component in the communities in which we work and live. Today, more than 70 styles of beer are produced by thousands of brewers worldwide, each imparting their own characteristics into their flavorful brews. Beer makes any meal better and with today’s wide variety of beer styles there is a beer for everyone of legal drinking age. Read on to learn more about beer.