Celebrating Tuesday, April 7th
National Beer Day is celebrated annually in the United States on April 7 to commemorate the significant 1933 passage of the Cullen-Harrison Act, which legalized the sale of 3.2% beer and wine, ultimately marking the beginning of the end of the long-standing Prohibition era. This day is not only a celebration of the newly legalized beverages but also a tribute to the rich history of brewing in America.
To mark this festive occasion, enthusiasts partake in various activities, such as visiting local breweries to learn about the brewing process, tasting a wide range of craft beers showcasing innovative flavors, and raising a glass to toast to the remarkable journey and evolution of brewing. It serves as an opportunity for beer lovers to come together, appreciate the craft, and honor the freedoms gained in the beverage industry.
Key Details About National Beer Day:
- Significance: The law, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, allowed Americans to legally purchase beer for the first time in 13 years, ahead of the full repeal of the 18th Amendment.
- How it is Celebrated: People celebrate by enjoying local craft beers, hosting tastings, visiting breweries, and sharing on social media with hashtags like #NationalBeerDay.
- Origin: While the event took place in 1933, the modern celebration was founded in 2009 by a Virginia man and has since grown in popularity to honor, as of 2026, the 93-year-old victory for beer lovers.
- Timing: It is always on April 7, immediately followed by “New Beer’s Eve,” which is often jokingly referred to on April 6.
Beer Events & Traditions:
- Many breweries host special releases or offer tours to mark the occasion.
- It is a day to support local craft breweries and explore new beer styles.
- Social media is widely used to share photos of favorite brews and “cheers” the end of prohibition.
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Regular readers are familiar with Bob Barnes’ monthly Las Vegas Brewing News articles, where he shares all that is happening in the Vegas craft beer scene.
Bob Barnes began his food and beverage writing career in 1998 as Regional Correspondent for Celebrator Beer News and wrote the Nevada Beer Nuggets column from 1998 to 2019. He was Editorial Director of The Las Vegas Food & Beverage Professional from 2012-2021 and has covered Las Vegas for Gayot since 2010. He now writes the weekly Las Vegas Dining and Entertainment News column for FoodAndLoathing.Vegas, a monthly dining news column for The Vegas Voice, continues to contribute to Gayot, writing the Gayot Las Vegas Restaurant News and beer and spirit reviews. In addition to posting on ADCook.com, the Las Vegas Brewing News also posts on San Diego Beer News (sandiegobeer.news) and porchdrinking.com.
Over the past few years, Bob has contributed nearly 60 fantastic articles sharing his passion for craft beer and the people who make and enjoy it. Click here to read them all.
National Beer Day is celebrated in the United States every year on April 7, marking the day that the Cullen–Harrison Act came into force after having been signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 22, 1933. April 6, the day before, is known as New Beer's Eve.
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