[2] Prohibition in the United States on the national level revolved around the 18th Amendment to the Constitution, which generally banned "intoxicating liquors" but did not define the term.
[3][4] Upon signing the legislation, Franklin Roosevelt made his famous remark, "I think this would be a good time for a beer.
[14][15] After much prodding from his friend, Mike Connolly, Smith started a Facebook page that Colorado Beer Examiner Eli Shayotovich noticed.
[16] National Beer Day has since been trending on social media every year on April 7 using the hashtag #NationalBeerDay.
[18] National Beer Day was officially recognized in the Congressional Record by Congressman Dave Brat during 2017.