https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/0ee18436-9f51-4d81-bada-3658e4bd9a07 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com One of a series of films that showed "Americans at Work", this episode highlights television industry workers. The film provides a detailed overview of the beer brewing process in America, highlighting the tradition and craftsmanship involved. It starts by emphasizing the long-standing tradition of brewing, passed down from generation to generation. The text then describes the various stages of brewing, from the cultivation of barley and grains on farms to the final product being delivered to consumers. The film was shot at the Bürger Beer company brewery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Bürger started in 1934 following the repeal of prohibition. It rose to prominence as the official beer of the Cincinnati Reds Baseball Club, to the point where the storied Crosley Field (where the Reds played their home games) became known as "Burgerville." "Americans at Work" dates to 1959-1960. In 1958, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer, William F. Schnitzler, announced the production of 52 films to run weekly for one year. The popularity of the series persuaded the AFL-CIO to extend the project by an additional 52 films. The AFL-CIO Public Relations Department, led by director Albert J. Zack and assistant director Robert J. Wentworth, primarily coordinated the production and distribution of the series. Production was contracted to Norwood Studios, Inc. of Washington, DC, which was founded and managed by Phillip M. Martin. • 0:28-0:41: Introduction to American brewers, highlighting the tradition of excellence and quality. • 0:52-1:22: On a hot day, various refreshing beverages are mentioned, including beer and ale, which are popular in American households. • 1:31-1:35: The demand for beer and ale requires many people and raw materials. • 1:39-1:56: Brewing begins on farms with the cultivation of grains and barley. • 1:58-2:22: The malt is combined with water in mash tubs, and the mash is tested for fermentable sugar. • 2:36-2:44: The mash is stirred until proteins are broken down. • 2:44-3:01: In the lautering process, grains are separated from the liquid, and spent grains are used as livestock feed. • 3:12-3:22: The liquid, called wort, is tested and prepared for the next step. • 3:35-3:47: Wort is mixed with hops in the brewing kettle to add flavor. • 3:51-4:15: The brewing process involves closely guarded secrets and traditional methods. • 4:23-4:49: The brew master holds the secret recipes, often passed down through generations. • 4:52-5:16: The wort is cooled and fermented with yeast to produce alcohol. • 5:20-5:26: The beer is aged in storage tanks to develop flavor and body. • 5:35-6:07: Containers are cleaned, sterilized, and inspected before being filled with beer. • 6:14-6:40: Bottled and canned beer undergoes thorough inspection to meet quality standards. • 7:00-7:09: Inspectors ensure each container is properly filled. • 7:24-7:36: Bottles are cleaned and sterilized before filling. • 8:08-8:22: Bottles are capped, pasteurized, and inspected for weight accuracy. • 8:25-8:47: Bottles are returned to cases for distribution. • 9:04-9:27: Cans are filled, sealed, pasteurized, and inspected for content accuracy. • 9:39-10:07: Constant quality checks ensure consumer satisfaction. • 10:31-10:50: Beer is distributed in kegs, bottles, and cans to various outlets. • 11:00-11:17: Taverns serve draft beer, continuing a long-standing tradition. • 11:25-11:50: Labels and tax stamps are applied only after quality standards are met. • 12:01-12:17: Beer and ale are transported to taverns and stores, ready for consumption. • 12:24-12:45: Distribution reaches supermarkets, bars, restaurants, and hotels nationwide. • 12:45-13:13: The International Union of Brewery Workers ensures the production of quality beverages. • 13:13-13:29: The program is presented as a public service by the AFL-CIO, highlighting the contributions of American workers. 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