Although the beer that most Americans are familiar with, the pilsner style,
originated with the brews from Central Europe, recipes for beer can be
found in China, Egypt, Greece, and the Middle East. Other fermented
beverages were enjoyed by numerous other cultures. Various "beer-like"
drinks were known in Africa, among Native Americans, Russians, Mexicans,
and Asians. This portion of the exhibit will teach visitors about the varieties
of beer and other fermented drinks brewed around the world.
Countries that have significant brewing centers will be highlighted in this
section of the museum, such as Burton-On-Trent in the United Kingdom. In
addition, this area will allow room for displaying examples of international
beers. Examples of international collectibles will be exhibited here, as well.
While visitors will learn about other types of beers, special attention will be
devoted to German, Belgian, and Czechoslovakian beers, as
well as English ales and bitters.
Another important feature of this part of the
museum will be to demonstrate to visitors
how modern beer products are now
marketed across the globe. The economic
impact of beer sales, consumption statistics,
and the world's largest brewers will
be featured in this area. Through these
exhibits, visitors will learn of the economic
importance of the brewing industry throughout
the world. An important part of this story will
be the development of ancillary industries such
as bottling, railroad transportation, refrigeration, malting,
coopering and canning.
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