How Beer Sparked the American Revolution

Thursday, February 12, 6:30 PM

Join us at the New Magnolia Brewing Co. at 1616 Bevis Street for our free lecture series on the second Thursday of the month.

Grab a pint, pull up a stool, and join us for an evening where America 250 meets a perfect craft brew.

In colonial America, beer was more than a drink — it was a daily necessity and a catalyst for revolution. Because clean water was unreliable, beer was consumed by nearly everyone, turning taverns into vital community centers. These taverns became the meeting grounds where colonists exchanged news, debated British policies, and organized resistance efforts, including actions that led to the Boston Tea Party. As tea became a symbol of British taxation, locally brewed beer emerged as a patriotic alternative. During the war, beer continued to sustain both soldiers and civilians. This program explores how an everyday beverage helped fuel political debate, strengthen social networks, and support the fight for American independence.

About the Speaker Hank Deslaurier

Professor of History, Galveston College

Hank Deslaurier has been a history educator for the last 28 years in Texas and Florida. He has a keen passion for history. Deslaurier is a gilded age expert and often lectures in Galveston, most notably for the UTMB OLLI program and has been features at the Moody Mansion. He is the program coordinator at Galveston College and serves on the Board of Directors for the Houston Heritage Society.

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