On This Day - What happened 23 April 1516 AD

"The German Beer Purity Law" (Reinheitsgebot) was endorsed by Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria, who added it to the standards for the sale of beer in the state.

Georg Fabricius was born in Chemnitz, Germany.

"The German Beer Purity Law" (Reinheitsgebot) was endorsed by Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria, who added it to the standards for the sale of beer in the state.

Georg Fabricius was born in Chemnitz, Germany.