Question

Approximately how much alcohol did the average adult male consume in 1825?

A. Two gallons, mostly beer and wine

B. Twelve gallons, mostly whiskey and beer

C. Seven gallons, mostly whiskey and hard cider

Answer 1

Seven gallons, mostly whiskey and hard cider

Step-by-step explanation:

Right from the early 1800s, the cost of producing alcoholic drinks in the United States was cheaper. This is evident in the cost of converting corn to alcoholic drinks than to transport it to the point of sales. Thereby, by the 1820s, whiskey in a liquid store was selling for 25 cents a gallon, which makes it cheaper than most common commodities at the time such as milk, tea, and coffee.

Consequently, in 1825, it was reported that an average adult male in the United States consumes "Seven gallons, mostly whiskey and hard cider."