The History of Beer in America Author:Bill Yenne The History of Beer in America, at least the written history, begins with familiar names of American history. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were the founding fathers of the United States, but they were also founding fathers of American brewing and American beer culture. — In these pages, we read the myriad of regional and local breweries... more » that have existed across the land, and of the great names of American brewing. We smile at the great moments in beer advertising, and go inside the Craft Beer Renaissance of the late twentieth century that has made the American beer of the 21st century a fascinating subject to read about, and a fabulous beverage to enjoy.« less