If corn and potatoes are from the Americas, why weren’t Native Americans making whiskey and vodka before the Europeans showed up?

Question

If corn and potatoes are from the Americas, why weren’t Native Americans making whiskey and vodka before the Europeans showed up?

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Answer 1

many tribes did have alcohol; though not nearly as strong as what the Europeans had distilled. Alcohol was usually a ceremonial addition; and not a social beverage