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D.B. Cooper Culture and Bars are inspired by an unidentified man who infamously hijacked a commercial plane in the 1970s.
The first question why is a plane hijacker celebrated and remembered by naming beers and bars long after? As confusing as it might sound, in 1971, a man flying under an alias name D.B Cooper hijacked a commercial airplane for ransom. The D.B.Cooper case is the only unsolved plane hijacking case in the history of commercial aviation. Yet it does not explain why D.B. Cooper, the hijacker inspired a range of beers, cocktails, and bar themes.
On November 24, 1971, D.B Cooper-Thanksgiving Eve- boarded a North West Orient flight from Portland to Seattle. Once airborne, Cooper made ransom demands and threatened to detonate a bomb. A ransom amount of $200,000 was delivered to Cooper, after which he released all passengers and ordered the crew to fly to Mexico. Somewhere en route and over Seattle, he parachuted into the dark stormy night. After Fifty Years, his fate is unknown, and the case remains unsolved. His bold and unusual crime and the fact that no one was hurt inspired a cult-like following. Cooper-themed restaurants, bars, and bowling alleys are popular in the Pacific Northwest. Some even go as far as to celebrate the D.B. Cooper Day completed with theme parties, drinks, souvenirs, and t-shirts. For more information on D.B Cooper, please visit the History channel on the link below.
Who Was D.B. Cooper? – HISTORY
D.B Cooper beers, cocktails and bars
The legend of the unknown D.B. Cooper has created a drink culture that is one of its kind since 1970s.
Hero or criminal a line too thin to walk, but the beers, drinks and cocktails are true American classics.
Those on board the hijacked Northwest plane recall that D.B. Cooper enjoyed a whiskey cocktail before he parachuted out of the airplane.
I am D.B. Cooper is a San Francisco original cocktail created by Davin Affrunti
Recipe/picture SF Examiner
Recipe
- Douglas fir eau de vie
- 2 oz. rye
- ¾ oz. rosemary-infused maple syrup
- ¾ oz. lime juice
- 3 dashes Angostura Bitters
Rinse glass with eau de vie. Shake and double-strain remaining ingredients into an Old Fashioned glass with large ice cube. Garnish with slapped rosemary sprig.
D.B. Cooper although fate unknown and remains a cold case for over 50 years, his legacy continues in the beers in the heart of America.
DB Cooper’s Big Jump Double IPA | IBU: 86 ABV: 8.1%
Intrigue surrounds this historic and mysterious jump — believed to have happened at the foothills of the Cascades. This leap of faith IPA is infused with a massive dose of Cascade hops for a smooth, bitter finish.
Victor 23 Brewing -D.B. Cooper Lager All aboard for our new beer, D.B. Copper Lager! Our new copper colored hybrid lager is made with American Pilsner yeast and fermented at ale temperature making for a crisp, slightly fruity steam lager!
1188 Brewing-D.B. Cooper
- Hefeweizen
- ABV: 5.2%
A summertime favorite, this Double Berry Hefeweizen, with its rich ruby color, will make you feel like you got away with a hidden treasure. This is a light, crisp, fruity beer, without being too sweet or losing the Hefeweizen spiciness. Don’t forget your parachute!
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