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Alcohol production spreads during the colonial period.

1650s

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As a result of the new settlements causing the rivers and streams to become polluted, water becomes unsafe in the colonies. Without milk production, and tea and coffee only being available as luxuries, alcohol production becomes of central importance in the colonies, since the fermentation process creates a safe beverage.