Jack McAuliffe, Who Brewed a Craft Beer Revolution, Dies at 80

Jack McAuliffe, the founder of New Albion Brewing Company, the first new brewery in America post-Prohibition, passed away on July 15 at age 80. His pioneering approach to craft brewing in 1976, utilizing unique ingredients like cascade hops, inspired the growth of over 9,900 breweries in the U.S. today.

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