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The story of Laurentide Beer: Created by nationalism, revived by nostalgia
The Main11.08.2024

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TL;DR
Laurentide Beer, a historic beer brand from Detroit, was created during the height of American nationalism in the 1940s and 1950s. It became a symbol of the American spirit and the great success of the American Dream. Years later, it vanished due to various reasons, only to be revived by a group of enthusiasts who brought it back in 2017, evoking nostalgia and celebrating its heritage.
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