November 9, 1989 is considered to be the day that started the fall of the Berlin Wall. The wall separated East from West Germany for 28 years and a day. On Nov. 9, East German officials announced that it's citizens could cross the border into West Germany. On that day, thousands of people left the east and went through checkpoints and also climbed over the wall itself.
The fall of the wall, was one of the first steps that led to German reunification, which finally happened on October 3, 1990.
As to the beer:
New Glarus is out of New Glarus, Wisconsin. The "Unplugged" line of beers are brewmaster specialties, that aren't part of their normal rotation of beers.
Napoleon hailed this tart beer style "the Champagne of the North." A lively and elegant masterpiece this Berliner Weiss is a kaleidoscope of fresh flavor. Barrel fermentation, Pinot Grigio, Riesling grapes and Wisconsin White Wheat are bottle fermented with five proprietary yeast strains. A connoisseur's rare jewel both spirited and subtle, enjoy your sparkling toast under summer stars.New Glarus Unplugged Berliner Weiss came out in July of 2008, and is probably hard to find right now. They currently have an Apple Ale, that is scheduled for release this month.
So for the fall of the wall, have the "Champagne of the North", a berliner weiss. If you can get it from New Glarus, all the better.
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