Wednesday’s ad is for Washington’s Olympia Beer, from 1959. Showing a fishing scene in the great outdoors, with fish rilling on the fire and a six-pack of Olympia cans ready to wash it all down.
Beer In Ads #617: Don’t Cry Over Spilled Beer
Tuesday’s ad is for Franz Falk Brewing Co., a Wisconsin brewery which was only around for a short time, from 1856 to 1892 — 36 years. I don’t know for sure, but it looks to me to be from the latter half of the 19th century. I’m not sure why anyone would entrust a couple of beer bottles and glasses on a tray to a young girl, but she certainly knows she’s not supposed to drop them. I can’t tell if she’s so upset because one of them is about to break or she knows she’s going to get a whoopin’ when her father finds out.
Beer In Ads #616: The Beer With The Friendly Flavor
Monday’s ad is another one from the 1950s, again for the Canadian beer Dow Ale. I love how in the fifties everybody dressed up to watch television, lounging at home in a suit and tie or party dress. What is it about the 50s where so many products claimed to be “friendly” in their advertising? For this one, it’s “the beer with the Friendly Flavor.” I love that.
Azerbaijan Beer
Today in 1918, Azerbaijan gained their Independence from the Russian Empire.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan Breweries
- Baku-Castel
Azerbaijan 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: Republic of Azerbaijan
- Location: Southwestern Asia, bordering the Caspian Sea, between Iran and Russia, with a small European portion north of the Caucasus range
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: Azerbaijani (Azeri) (official) 90.3%, Lezgi 2.2%, Russian 1.8%, Armenian 1.5%, other 3.3%, unspecified 1%
- Religion(s): Muslim 93.4%, Russian Orthodox 2.5%, Armenian Orthodox 2.3%, other 1.8%
- Capital: Baku
- Population: 9,493,600; 91st
- Area: 86,600 sq km, 113th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Maine
- National Food: Yaprak Dolma
- National Symbols: Fire; Star and crescent, Star and Flame
- Affiliations: UN, CIS
- Independence: From the Russian Empire, May 28, 1918 / From the Soviet Union, August 30, 1991 / Adopted by the Supreme Council of Azerbaijan, October 18, 1991
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 16
- BAC: 0.00%
- Label Requirements: N/A
- Number of Breweries: 8
- How to Say “Beer”: pivo / pivə
- How to Order a Beer: N/A
- How to Say “Cheers”: Afiyæt oslun
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 87%
- Wine: 12%
- Spirits: 1%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 7.30
- Unrecorded: 3.30
- Total: 10.60
- Beer: 7.00
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 7.3 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: None
- Sales Restrictions: N/A
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: N/A
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
Armenia Beer
Today in 1918, Armenia gained their Independence from the Ottoman Empire.
Armenia
Armenia Breweries
- Beer of Yerevan, CJSC
- Pivzavod Abovyan (Kotayk Brewery)
Armenia 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 0.04%
- Full Name: Republic of Armenia
- Location: Southwestern Asia, between Turkey (to the west) and Azerbaijan
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: Armenian (official) 97.7%, Yezidi 1%, Russian 0.9%, other 0.4%
- Religion(s): Armenian Apostolic 94.7%, other Christian 4%, Yezidi (monotheist with elements of nature worship) 1.3%
- Capital: Yerevan
- Population: 2,970,495; 138th
- Area: 29,743 sq km, 143rd
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Maryland
- National Food: Harissa
- National Symbols: Eagle and Lion; Mount Ararat; Mayr Hayastan (Mother Armenia)
- Affiliations: UN, CIS
- Independence: From the Ottoman Empire, May 28, 1918 / From the Soviet Union, September 21, 1991
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: None
- BAC: 0.04%
- Label Requirements: N/A
- Number of Breweries: 14
- How to Say “Beer”: garejure, kara choor / գարեջուր
- How to Order a Beer: N/A
- How to Say “Cheers”: Genatzt or Genatset or Genatsoot (“life”)
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 9%
- Wine: 3%
- Spirits: 6%
- Other: 82%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 10.05
- Unrecorded: 1.30
- Total: 11.35
- Beer: 1.05
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 10.1 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Increase
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: None
- Sales Restrictions: Places
- Advertising Restrictions: Yes
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 2
Prohibition: None
Guyana Beer
Today in 1966, Guyana gained their Independence from the UK.
Guyana
Guyana Breweries
Guyana 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: Cooperative Republic of Guyana
- Location: Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Suriname and Venezuela
- Government Type: Republic
- Language: English, Amerindian dialects, Creole, Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Urdu
- Religion(s): Protestant 30.5% (Pentecostal 16.9%, Anglican 6.9%, Seventh-Day Adventist 5%, Methodist 1.7%), Hindu 28.4%, Roman Catholic 8.1%, Jehovah’s Witnesses 1.1%, Muslim 7.2%, other Christian 17.7%, other 4.3%, none 4.3%
- Capital: Georgetown
- Population: 741,908; 163th
- Area: 214,969 sq km, 85th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Idaho
- National Food: Guyana Pepperpot
- National Symbols: Canje Pheasant, Jaguar; Victoria waterlily
- Affiliations: UN, Commonwealth, OAS
- Independence: From the UK, May 26, 1966
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: 0.08%
- Label Requirements: N/A
- Number of Breweries: 1
- How to Say “Beer”: beer
- How to Order a Beer: One beer, please
- How to Say “Cheers”: Cheers
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 16%
- Wine: 4%
- Spirits: 80%
- Other: <1%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 7.50
- Unrecorded: 2.00
- Total: 9.50
- Beer: 1.14
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 7.5 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Hours, locations, specific events, intoxicated persons
- Advertising Restrictions: No
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: No
Patterns of Drinking Score: 3
Prohibition: None
Bovine Beer Drinkers
It seems we’re not the only mammals with a taste for beer. In the small Massachusetts town of Boxford a few days ago, six young cows escaped from their pen and set out on a night of partying. Lured by the music of a college graduation party down the road, they crashed the party and immediately went for the beer.
According to the Boxford Police, via Gawker:
Being uninvited didn’t seem to bother the kine, which helped itself to a few cold ones. “They went right for the beer,” said Lt. James Riter. “And then when one was done, they’d knock another one over and take care of that beer.”
And the local newspaper, the Eagle-Tribune, reported that the cows seemed to prefer Bud Light over Miller Lite.
Watch the full story below.
Beer In Ads #615: A Sip Says It All …
Friday’s ad is also from the 1950s, for the Canadian brand Molson, specifically their Export Ale. It’s a good use of limited colors, and I love the expression on the man’s face.
Jordan Beer
Today in 1946, Jordan gained their Independence from the United Kingdom.
Jordan
Jordan Breweries
- Arab Breweries (General Investment Co. Ltd.)
- Golden Barley Brewpub (In planning)
- Middle Eastern International Investments Group (MEIIG Brewery)
Jordan 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% [Note: Zero — Breathalyzer testing is not routinely used. If suspected by police the driver is produced before the closest government medical officer who examines and determines whether the driver is under influence.]
- Full Name: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Location: Middle East, northwest of Saudi Arabia, between Israel (to the west) and Iraq
- Government Type: Constitutional monarchy
- Language: Arabic (official), English (widely understood among upper and middle classes)
- Religion(s): Sunni Muslim 92% (official), Christian 6% (majority Greek Orthodox, but some Greek and Roman Catholics, Syrian Orthodox, Coptic Orthodox, Armenian Orthodox, and Protestant denominations), other 2% (several small Shia Muslim and Druze populations)
- Capital: Amman
- Population: 6,508,887; 105th
- Area: 89,342 sq km, 112th
- Comparative Area: Slightly smaller than Indiana
- National Food: Mansaf
- National Symbol: Black Iris
- Affiliations: UN, Arab League
- Independence: From the UK, May 25, 1946; from League of Nations mandate under British administration
- Alcohol Legal: Yes
- Minimum Drinking Age: 18
- BAC: 0.08%
- Label Requirements: N/A
- Number of Breweries: 3
- 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”)
- Toasting Etiquette: N/A
Alcohol Consumption By Type:
- Beer: 10%
- Wine: 3%
- Spirits: 85%
- Other: 2%
Alcohol Consumption Per Capita (in litres):
- Recorded: 0.41
- Unrecorded: 0.30
- Total: 0.71
- Beer: 0.04
WHO Alcohol Data:
- Per Capita Consumption: 0.41 litres
- Alcohol Consumption Trend: Stable
- Excise Taxes: Yes
- Minimum Age: 18
- Sales Restrictions: Time, location, specific events, intoxicated persons, petrol stations
- Advertising Restrictions: Yes
- Sponsorship/Promotional Restrictions: Yes
Patterns of Drinking Score: 2
Prohibition: None
Beer In Ads #614: For Cooling Refreshment … Look Into Crystal
Thursday’s ad is from the 1950s, for the Canadian brand Labatt’s Crystal Lager Beer. The crystal ball shows a male fantasy of how we should be rewarded after mowing the lawn on a warm summer day. Basically, it’s sitting in an easy chair, smoking a cigarette while watching baseball on television, as the missus serves his every whim with a smile on her face. I don’t need a crystal ball that’s not going to really happen.
