Billy Beer was a beer first made in the United States of America in July 1976, by the Falls City Brewing Company. It was promoted by Billy Carter, the younger brother of then-President Jimmy Carter.
Billy Carter was selected as spokesman for the beer because he was widely known to enjoy drinking beer (he was an alcoholic…..). However, it was also known that Billy’s brand of choice was Pabst Blue Ribbon.
Written on each can were these words of endorsement, which were followed by Billy Carter’s signature:
Brewed expressly for and with the personal approval of one of America’s all-time great beer drinkers - Billy Carter.
I had this beer brewed just for me. I think it’s the best I’ve ever tasted. And I’ve tasted a lot. I think you’ll like it, too.
urban myth:
Strong evidence suggests Billy crashed after taking a leak in the fuel tank. (we might assume this to have happened after a few six packs of Billy’s beer….
I would like to have my own beer.
(via lickystickypickywe)
I would like to have my own beer.