Today's NYT mini crossword puzzle was a baffling one, with the main clue that many players are puzzled by (and is probably the reason you're here): it was a "Blue Ribbon Brewery."
Sunday: "Weather, Man!" – August 4, 2024 New York Times Crossword
This clue is from the July 19 NYT mini crossword puzzle, and despite my initial thoughts, it doesn’t actually refer to the Blue Ribbon brand of ice cream. This one is tough to solve, even if you’re familiar with beer. Here are all the clues you need.
Spoiler warning: The answer to the Blue Ribbon Brewery clue is below. So if you're still trying to figure it out, don't read any further.
The answer to "Blue Ribbon Brewery" is "PABST." Pabst Blue Ribbon, or PBR, was founded in 1844 in Wisconsin and was one of the largest breweries of the late 19th century. Although originally named after its founder, Jacob Best Sr., the name was changed in 1888 to honor Frederick Pabst, Jacob Jr.'s son-in-law.
