Hey Brokaw, Joe Scum and the rest of you hacks - do you know why small breweries

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6. Here's the original thread by GarroHorus Why James Earl Carter must be remembered as one

of the most visionary presidents in history.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002892137
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Jimmy Carter in 1978 signed into law an act that allowed people to brew up to 200 gallons of beer per year in the home. The illegality of home brewing beer prior to that time was a hold over from prohibition and was kept in place to allow large breweries to operate with very little competition.

From the home brew community that started in the country after home brewing was legalized, an entirely new industry formed that duplicated the styles of ales and lagers long brewed in Europe. This is, of course, the craft brew industry. With upstarts like Sam Adams to newer companies like Dogfish Head, the craft brew industry is booming and has not slowed down.

From just a few breweries in the country in 1978, there are now more than 1700 breweries.

Today, the culinary importance of beer is being recognized by food critics the world over. The beauty of beer is a chef does not need to develop a food to pair with a beer, as is the case for wines. A brewer develops a recipe to pair with a specific chef's creation.

So for his vision the next time you enjoy a good craft beer, lift a glass and toast the father of the modern American brewing industry, Jimmy Carter.

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Not one of those scumbags mentioned Jimmy Carter's role in the spread of breweries.