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Billy Beer is a brand of beer first made in the United States in July 1977, by the Falls City Brewing Company. It was promoted by Billy Carter, whose older brother Jimmy was then the president of the United States. In October 1978, Falls City announced that it was closing after less than a year of Carter's promotion.
Oct 24, 2010 · Billy Beer drew an enviable amount of national attention when it debuted in November 1977, and Jimmy Carter’s supporters and detractors alike rushed out to buy a six-pack of the novelty cans.
William Alton Carter (March 29, 1937 – September 25, 1988) was an American farmer, businessman, brewer, and politician. The younger brother of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, he promoted Billy Beer and Peanut Lolita; and he was a candidate for mayor of Plains, Georgia.
Jul 29, 2015 · In July of 1977, Falls City Brewing Company of Louisville, Kentucky began producing a brew called Billy Beer, a brand centered around Billy Carter, the younger brother of then President Jimmy Carter. Upon each can was printed this promise:
Sep 25, 2013 · William Alton “Billy” Carter III died 25 years ago today at age 51, leaving a legacy of being a bit of a bumpkin and a Southern redneck beer drinker. He was widely quoted as saying, “Yes,...
Mar 3, 2023 · Billy Beer was a short-lived brand of beer that gained notoriety in the late 1970s due to its association with then-President Jimmy Carter’s younger brother, Billy. While the beer was marketed as a high-quality brew, it received mixed reviews from consumers, who found its taste lacking.
Billy Beer, a pale lager named after and famously associated with former President Jimmy Carter’s younger brother, Billy Carter, was a short-lived beer brand that gained popularity for a brief period in the late 1970s.
Dec 10, 2015 · Carter, known for his kooky personality and reputation for heavy drinking, first tasted the beer in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. While Cold Spring Brewing Co. eventually produced the...
Billy Beer. In 1977, Falls City representatives approached Billy Carter, brother of President Jimmy Carter, about marketing a signature brand to capitalize on Billy's fame as the beer-drinking black sheep of the Carter family.
Mar 29, 2024 · Billy Beer was a beer first made in the United States in July 1977, by the Falls City Brewing Company. It was promoted by Billy Carter, whose older brother Jimmy was the incumbent President of the United States.
