Craft Brews for the Superbowl

With our New England Patriots playing in the biggest game of the season this Sunday, friends and families are preparing for possibly the biggest party of the year. Hosts will make sure that the burgers are juicy, the nachos are crispy, and the wings are drenched in buffalo sauce. Another staple of any football game is ice cold beer. While the Valley of Boston always wants our members to drink responsibly, there are a number of drafts that you can purchase that were made by a brother of the craft.
 

D. G. Yuengling & Son is the oldest brewing company within the United States. It was founded by David Yuengling under the name “Eagle Brewery.” While David himself was not a confirmed freemason, his son, Frederick G. Yuengling, was a member of Pulaski Lodge No. 216 in Pottsville, PA. Fred’s son, Frank D. Yuengling, belonged to the same lodge as his father. Yuengling came to Massachusetts last fall after a twenty year hiatus.
 
In 1786, John Molson founded Molson Brewery Company. John Molson was Master of St. Paul’s Lodge in Montreal, QC. In 1826, John became Provincial Grand Master of Lower Canada. 2005 saw the merger of Molson and Coors into the Molson Coors Brewing Company. Molson can be found in Massachusetts, but is the second largest distributor in Canada.
 
Alexander Keith’s Brewery is home to three brews that emigrated from Nova Scotia to the states in 2011. The founder, Alexander Keith, was the Provincial Grand Master of Nova Scotia in 1840. Three brews can be found in the commonwealth: Nova Scotia Style Lager, Nova Scotia Style Pale Ale and Nova Scotia Style Brown Ale.
 
Our final brewery takes their own spin on some craft classics. If you happen to find yourself in Pennsylvania this weekend, then make sure to pick up a bottle from Yards Brewing Company. Their line of Ales of the Revolution features brews inspired by the original recipes of some of our founding fathers. George Washington, Ben Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson are featured with their respective porter, spice ale and golden ale.
 
Regardless of what you decide to do Sunday evening, make sure that you drink responsibly and never drink and drive. Go Patriots!


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