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Small Beer was a common colonial American beverage consumed throughout the Revolutionary period as a safer alternative to often-contaminated water supplies. Brewed with malted barley, hops, yeast, and water, it had a low alcohol content, making it suitable for daily consumption by adults and children alike. Its nutritional benefits and accessibility made it a staple on the early American table and an important part of daily life.