1) George Washington loved beer and had his own recipe. His favorite style was a porter, but he (or his servants or slaves) also brewed his own "small beer," a simpler brew with less alcohol. Here is the recipe he used: "Take a large Siffer [Sifter] full of Bran Hops to your Taste. Boil these 3 hours … Continue reading 14 Facts on Beer and U.S. Presidents