The Brewery Moves On After Everett Goes Dry
Local industry shifts its sights from local taps to the export market following the city's prohibition vote.
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Everett went dry, but the brewery didn't. The decision of the Everett voters to abolish the saloon as a local institution was accepted by all citizens who believe in the rule of the majority. The famous brew 'Everett Beer' may no longer be sold over the counter of local saloons, but it will satisfy the thirst of people in other communities. The local institution will increase its export trade.
“The famous brew 'Everett Beer' may no longer be sold over the counter of local saloons, but it will satisfy the thirst of people in other communities.”
Everett's transition into a 'dry' city in 1910 forced local businesses to pivot their distribution models long before the Volstead Act. Today, the city is a hub for a craft brewery scene that celebrates precisely what was then restricted, showing how quickly public morality and economic viability can flip.
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