"Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy", oh that Ben and his love for beer, and memorable quotes. Probably a misquote, he was more likely discussing rain as the "proof" and how it nourishes the vineyard. So Franklin liked wine, okay, he also liked freedom and taking long walks with a kite during thunder storms. We all know deep down this lover of life, also LOVED beer and we would just prefer to turn a blind eye to any historical inaccuracies and to see this founding father in a brighter, more fun loving light. As far as we are concerned, he was an outspoken lover of craft brewing, a brash ale drinker and a slapper of backsides after a hearty belting of a patriotic tune.