Days of the Beer, October 23

The beer for today is He'Brew Genesis Ale.

On October 23, 4004 B.C. the world began.

Well, according to Archbishop James Ussher, that was the date of the creation of the world. The Ussher chronology was a 17th century chronology of the history of the world put together from a literal reading of the Bible by James Ussher. Ussher concluded that the first day of creation was on nightfall before Sunday October 23, 4004 BC.

In order to come up with a date for the earth (from the bible) you have to cover 3 eras, the early times (in Genesis, which has an unbroken timeline from Adam to Solomon) the Early Age of Kings (from solomon to the babylonian captivity) the Late Age of Kings (from Ezra to Jesus).

Going by those three things, Ussher came up with a date around 4000 BC (which is easy to come up with). He moved it back 4 years, based on his calculation of Christ being born on the year 4 BC.

He made it start in autumn, because that's when the Jewish year starts. He made it a Sunday, near the autumnal equinox, working backwards of God resting on the 7th day (Saturday).

Hence... the first day ever, according to Ussher, was October 23, 4004 BC.

Many modern christians will tell you that this date is very close to being correct.

About the beer:

Shmaltz Brewing Company is based out of San Francisco California, and brewed in Saratoga Springs, NY. They produce He'Brew (the Chosen Beer) and Coney Island Lager beers.

HeBrew Genesis Ale is an american pale ale. It comes in at 6% ABV.

Our First Creation

Crisp, smooth and perfectly balanced between a west coast style pale and amber ale, with a supple malt sweetness and a pronounced hop flourish.

Malts: 2-row, Caramel 40L, Dark Crystal, Munich, Wheat

Hops: Warrior, Centennial, Cascade, Fuggle, Willamette

So, for the anniversary of the world's first day, have a Genesis Ale.