Beer, Beer, Beer

Pennsylvania has a remarkable number of "firsts" in its history. We had the first root beer, the first potato chips, the first Zippo lighters, etc.

But what about beer? Do we have any firsts in that category?

Yes, we do, and here are a few of them.

Root beer invented in 1876.

First pull-tab on cans - 1962, Iron City Brewery.

Oldest American Commercial Brewery -- 1829, Yuengling in Pottsville

First Lite Beer with Taste (sort of) -- The Ortlieb Brewing Company got it right when it produced a TV commercial that told viewers: "You want light beer? Just add ice cubes to my beer, it's cheaper."

Good old Ortlieb. No muss, no fuss. Just tell it like it is.