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December 5th marks the anniversary of Repeal Day. The thirteen years of Prohibition were a dark time for the United States, as the criminalization of alcohol led not only to a rise in civil delinquency and organized crime, but also to the loss of customs associated with the production, preparation, and consumption of alcohol.
We celebrate December 5th because it marks a return to the rich traditions of craft fermentation and distillation, the legitimacy of the American bartender as a contributor to the culinary arts, and the responsible enjoyment of alcohol as a sacred social custom. Conveniently located halfway between Thanksgiving and Christmas, at a time when most Americans are probably not spending time with family, December 5th presents a wonderful occasion to get together with friends and pay tribute to our constitutional rights. So raise a glass and celebrate responsibly this December 5th.
