Days of the Beer, March 28

The beer for today is Pabst Blue Ribbon Light.

On March 28, 1836, Johann Gottlieb Friedrich Pabst was born in the village of Nikolausrieth, Prussia. In 1948, he emigrated to the US, first settling in Milwaukee, and then Chicago. Pabst became a pilot of a Lake Michigan steamer by the time he turned 21. As this, he met the German Phillip Best, who owned a brewery in Milwaukee. Pabst married Best's daughter, Maria, on March 25, 1862.

He became a partner in the brewery in 1864. He became president in 1873. Later, the brewery's name was changed to Pabst Brewing Company.

As to the beer:

Pabst Blue Ribbon Light Beer is a smooth and refreshing lighter beer, with a full-bodied taste. Only the finest ingredients are used in our brewing process to assure absolute quality. We hope you enjoy the taste and drinkability of this fine light beer.

The beer comes in at 4.3%.

So, for Frederick Pabst's birthday, have a PBR Light.

(PBR Light was picked, as PBR was already used for Dec. 1)