As examples, lawmakers pointed to the possibility of Chester Ale Arthur and Honest Abe's Malt Liquor. There are 37 dead presidents to chose from, leading to any number of possibilities. Take Ulysses S. Grant, a well-known imbiber, for instance. His final words were to ask for a drink. He only wanted water at the time, but those words could still prove inspirational.
Wider themes are possible.
Instead of Bad Frog Beer it could be Bad Presidents' Beer. And there is no reason anti-alcohol groups couldn't jump on the bandwagon. Franklin Pierce, who died of cirrhosis of the liver from years of heavy drinking, could be the best cover president for that movement. Dennis Hybarger, vice president of the Michigan Beer and Wine Association, said he doesn't think the legal change will create a new outpouring of interest in presidential labels. There are at least 40,000 names for alcoholic beverages that are sold nationwide.