Days of the Beer, July 9

The beer for today is Cervesa Quilmes.

On July 9, 1816, Argentina declared independence from Spain.

After Spanish king Fernando VII was deposed by Napoleon, there was a revolution, which ended the authority or Spain and replaced it with the Primera Junta (a leadership group in Argentina). The king returned in 1814 and attempted to regain control of the Spanish colonies. Carlos Maria de Alvear was the "governor" at the time, and his tenure ended on April 15, 1815 when the locals demanded a General Congress be made. The first session of the General Congress was on March 24, 1816.

The final voting ended on July 9, with a declaration of independence.

Cerveceria y malteria Quilmes is Argentina's largest brewery with a 75% market share. They produce several lagers, a bock, 2 light lagers, a stout, pilsner and several other beers. They also produce Argentina's Pepsi products.

They are mostly owned by Ambev which is part of Inbev.

So in honor of Argentina's freedom from Spain, have a beer that shows their subservience to Belgium!