Heifer Heels

Moonshine, North American Distilling, Prohibition

Heifer Heels A Prohibition-Era Smuggling Tactic The term “heifer heels” is a fascinating part of Appalachian folklore, tied to the moonshine smuggling methods of the Prohibition era. It’s a term that conjures images of resourceful bootleggers moving their contraband...

The Hell Hole Swamp Still

North American Distilling, Prohibition

The Hell Hole Swamp Still Delving into the Past: The Fascinating Story of the Hell Hole Swamp Still Nestled within the depths of the Hell Hole Swamp area in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, the Hell Hole Swamp Still, also known as the Williamsburg County Still,...

George Remus

Prohibition

George Remus The King of the Bootleggers George Remus was an influential figure during the Prohibition era in Cincinnati in the early 20th century. His background as a German immigrant, pharmacist and a defense lawyer granted him a unique advantage in understanding...

All Nations Welcome Except Carrie

Prohibition

All Nations Welcome Except Carrie The Hatchet Granny:Carrie Nation’s Crusade Against Saloons Carrie Amelia Nation (1846 -1911) was an American activist mainly in Kentucky, Kansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. She was best known for her passionate advocacy within the...

Gin Lane

Drinking Culture Blog, Prohibition

Gin Lane “Gin Lane”: Shaping 18th-Century English Drinking Culture “Gin Lane,” crafted by English artist William Hogarth in 1750-51, is a seminal piece of social commentary that influenced the 18th-century English Drinking Culture. Paired with...

Bootleggers & Baptists

Prohibition

Bootleggers & Baptists Unlikely Collaborations: Why Baptists Facilitated Bootlegging In 1983, the American scientist Bruce Yandle introduced his economic theory, “Bootleggers and Baptists,” which explores how groups with opposing goals can collaborate...

Prohibition and Beer Cans

Prohibition

Prohibition and Beer Cans Prohibition was lifted in 1933. Breweries that had remained in production with “near beer” during prohibition had an advatage as they could quickly get back into the production of real beer. They also benefited from existing...