When did beer become a boy's drink?

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When did beer become a boy's drink?

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Mar 16, 2011

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Nowadays, beer is widely considered to be a boy's drink -- but this wasn't always the case. Listen in as Molly and Cristen recount the history of beer and beer stereotypes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Mar 16, 2011

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When did beer become a boy's drink?

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