Friday’s ad is for Pabst Blue Ribbon, from 1954. It’s from their “What’ll You Have” series that started around the same time. In this case, the answer to that question is “fish.”
Beer In Ads #743: Preparing The Thanksgiving Feast
Thursday’s ad is for Ballantine Ale, called “Preparing the Thanksgiving Feast,” it’s from 1953. The ad features a great illustration showing a cut-out of the interior of a home getting ready to serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It’s not exactly how my Thanksgiving looked, but it’s close. What I really love is the poem below the illustration.
Thanksgiving Day is here at last …
The family’s come from far and near.
The kitchen’s smelling mighty nice;
And Dad’s got Ballantine on ice.
That’s the beer we like best …
Deep-brewed to meet the “icebox test.”
We chill the bottles thoroughly …
Flavor that chill can’t kill, you see!
Priceless. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Lebanon Beer
Today in 1943, Lebanon gained their Independence from France.
Lebanon
Lebanon Breweries
Lebanon Brewery Guides
Other Guides
- CIA World Factbook
- Official Website
- U.S. Embassy
- Wikipedia
Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.08%
- Full Name: Lebanese Republic
- Location: Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Israel and Syria
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: Arabic (official), French, English, Armenian
- Religion(s): Muslim 59.7% (Shia, Sunni, Druze, Isma’ilite, Alawite or Nusayri), Christian 39% (Maronite Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Melkite Catholic, Armenian Orthodox, Syrian Catholic, Armenian Catholic, Syrian Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Chaldean, Assyrian, Coptic, Protestant), other 1.3% [Note: 17 religious sects recognized]
- Capital: Beirut
- Population: 4,140,289; 126th
- Area: 10,400 sq km, 170th
- Comparative Area: About 0.7 times the size of Connecticut
- National Food: Kibbeh; tabbouleh
- National Symbols: Phoenix; Lebanon Cedar; Baalbek, Byblos
- Affiliations: UN, Arab League
- Independence: From a League of Nations mandate under French administration, November 22, 1943
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: 0.05%
- Number of Breweries: 2
- How to Say “Beer”: beereh (biræ) / جعة / شراب من الشعير / جعة / المزر شراب نوع من الجعة / بيرة
- How to Order a Beer: Waheed beera, meen fadleek
- How to Say “Cheers”: Bismilah / Fi schettak or Fisehatak (“to your health”) / في صحتك
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 21%
- Wine: 33%
- Spirits: 46%
- Other: <1%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 1.73
- Unrecorded: 0.50
- Total: 2.23
- Beer: 0.36
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 1.73 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: N/A
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: N/A
- Advertising Restrictions: N/A
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: N/A
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
Beer In Ads #742: The Beer Refreshing
Wednesday’s ad is Hamm’s, using the grammatically questionable — or Yoda friendly — dyslexic slogan “the beer refreshing.” But I love the floating parade of full beer glasses, like clouds, above the sky blue waters and forested land below.
Beer In Ads #741: Recipe For Pleasure
Tuesday’s ad is Miller High Life, from the 1950s, I believe. With Thanksgiving this Thursday, a “Recipe for Pleasure” seems like something to look forward to, and the turkey in the upper right corner has me ready for the big meal.
Beer In Ads #740: Get Younger Every Day
Monday’s ad is for William Younger’s, from sometime in the 1970s, I believe. It was specifically for their Best Mild, with the slogan “Get Younger every day.”
Morocco Beer
Today in 1956, Morocco celebrated their Independence from France and Spain.
Morocco
Morocco Breweries
- Groupe Brasseries du Maroc
- Groupe des Brasseries du Maroc
- Société des Brasseries du Maroc
Morocco Brewery Guides
Other Guides
- CIA World Factbook
- Official Website
- U.S. Embassy
- Wikipedia
Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.00%
- Full Name: Kingdom of Morocco
- Location: Northern Africa, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria and Western Sahara
- Government Type: Constitutional monarchy
- Language: Arabic (official), Berber languages (Tamazight (official), Tachelhit, Tarifit), French (often the language of business, government, and diplomacy)
- Religion(s): Muslim 99% (official), Christian 1%, Jewish about 6,000
- Capital: Rabat
- Population: 32,309,239; 38th
- Area: 446,550 sq km, 58th
- Comparative Area: Slightly larger than California
- National Food: Couscous, Tagine, Pastilla
- National Symbols: Pentagram; Lion
- Affiliations: UN, Arab League
- Independence: From France, March 2, 1956; From Spain, April 7, 1956 /
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: None (to drink); 16 (to buy)
- BAC: 0.00%
- Number of Breweries: 6
- How to Say “Beer”: beereh (biræ) / جعة / شراب من الشعير / جعة / المزر شراب نوع من الجعة / بيرة
- How to Order a Beer: Waheed beera, meen fadleek
- How to Say “Cheers”: Bismilah / Fi schettak or Fisehatak (“to your health”) / في صحتك
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 50%
- Wine: 37%
- Spirits: 13%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 0.46
- Unrecorded: 1.00
- Total: 1.46
- Beer: 0.23
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 0.46 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: N/A
- Minimum Age: 20
- Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, petrol stations
- Advertising Restrictions: Yes
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 2
Prohibition: None
Beer In Ads #739: The Aristocrat Of Beer
Friday’s ad is for Tennent’s Pale Ale, who apparently are “The Aristocrat Of Beer.” Though the Wellpark Brewery is, or was, a Scottish brewery, the ad appears to be from Australia. Though from when I can’t be sure; perhaps the 1950s, although the bottle looks even older than that?
Beer In Ads #738: The 1960 Miss Rheingold
Thursday’s ad is another one for Rheingold Beer, this time announcing the new winner for 1960, Emily Banks. Isn’t she the very picture of a beer drinker circa 1960?
Northern Cyprus Beer
Today in 1983, Northern Cyprus gained their Independence from Cyprus, though it remains only partially recognized.
Northern Cyprus
Northern Cyprus Breweries
Northern Cyprus Brewery Guides
Other Guides
- CIA World Factbook
- Official Website
- U.S. Embassy
- Wikipedia
Guild: None Known
National Regulatory Agency: None
Beverage Alcohol Labeling Requirements: Not Known
Drunk Driving Laws: BAC 0.05%
- Full Name: Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
- Location: Middle East, island in the Mediterranean Sea, south of Turkey
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: Turkish (official), English
- Religion(s): Muslim 98%,Christian 2%
- Capital: Nicosia (Levkòsia)
- Population: 294,906; 161st
- Area: 3,355 sq km, 174th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Rhode Island
- National Food: Fasolada
- National Symbol: White Dove
- Affiliations: None
- Independence: From Cyprus, November 15, 1983
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 17
- BAC: 0.05%
- Number of Breweries: 1
- How to Say “Beer”: bira
- How to Order a Beer: N/A
- How to Say “Cheers”: Eis Igian / Stin ijiasas / Jamas / Gia’sou
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 35%
- Wine: 32%
- Spirits: 32%
- Other: 1%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: N/A
- Unrecorded: N/A
- Total: N/A
- Beer: N/A
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: N/A
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: N/A
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 17
- Sales Restrictions: N/A
- Advertising Restrictions: N/A
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: N/A
Patterns of Drinking Score: N/A
Prohibition: None
