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National Beer Day: History and 5 craft beers you can try to celebrate

From IPAs, pilsners, stouts and sours - one of the best things about beer is its sheer variety

Beer has been brewed for more than 5,000 years; the oldest known recipe is for beer. Every year, April 7 is celebrated as National Beer Day. Beer lovers gather on this day to discover the myriad varieties and flavors of beer.

Beer has been consumed for millennia; one of the best things about beer is the sheer number of varieties that exist. IPAs, pilsners, stouts, sours, and the list is truly endless.

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History of National Beer Day

Although there seems to be a national holiday for just about everything these days, National Beer Day has a fascinating past. And yes, prohibition plays a role. According to the National Constitution Center, Franklin D Roosevelt advocated for a faster repeal of prohibition after his election in 1932.

Since drafting a constitutional amendment to legalize all types of liquor would take some time, President Roosevelt and Congress sought a way to legalize only beer and wine. On March 22, 1933, President Roosevelt approved the Cullen-Harrison Act. However, the law did not go into effect until April 7, 1933. A user on Twitter wrote, "It's April 7th & National Beer Day! Brew up a refreshing #PromptMixer mashup for a friend using the daily theme of 'Beer' Generate responsibly & share your creations! Find mine in this thread throughout the day!"

5 craft beers you can try to celebrate

1. Union Old Pro Gose

The classic, salty, tart and refreshing flavor profile of a well-made Gose is hard to beat on a warm spring day. One of the best is Union Old Pro Gose.

2. Notch’s 'Cologne Style Ale'

Notch’s 'Cologne Style Ale' is brewed with Pilsner malts, Spalt hops, and Kolsch yeast. It’s known for its crisp, lightly spicy, floral, Noble hop flavor profile. 

3. Ace of Spades Imperial IPA

Hopworks has recently introduced brand new label designs for all of its beers. One of these beers is the popular Ace of Spades Imperial IPA.

4. Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier

This classic German beer is hazy, and fruity, and has the traditional clove and banana flavor European wheat beer.

5. Troegs Lollihop IPA

Celebrate National Beer Day with this masterful IPA, that's brewed with Azacca hops in a kettle and dry-hopped with Citra and Mosaic hops.