Did Native Americans not have alcohol prior to 1492?

by paperchampionpicture

I know liquor was a major contributing factor in the demise of many native communities, did they not have any exposure to it prior? I thought pretty much all civilizations had it in some form. Why was it so devastating?

jschooltiger

Hi there -- you might be interested in the "Party like it's 1491" section of our FAQ.