1925 in Mexico.
The very first soda ever to be invented was Hires Root Beer in 1866.
The beer can was introduced in 1935
The Irish Evidence shows that thousands of years ago, beer was spread throughout the Celtic nations by Irish clans. Later, this spread to mainland Europe, and eventually made its way to Germanic tribes, who were also known for brewing skills. This was the first "modern" beer. So to answer your question, it was the Irish/Celts.
Kruger brewing company in Richmond Va. January 24, 1935
As a coaster to rest your beer on while Ice fishing, eh?
Ginger ale then root beer then dr pepper then coke
The IraqisBeer was probably invented by a woman as it has a lot in common with bread making. The goddess of beer in Iraq, where the first proper beer was made 8000 years ago, was Siris, the goddess of beer in Sumeria (Iraq), where the first beer recipe was written down 6000 years ago. There's evidence that implies the presence of fermented liquor in China almost 9,000 years ago, but it's not necessarily "beer" by the modern definition. Check the National Geographic link below. Beer has been produced since the dawn of time.
Mickey
While no one knows when beer was first used brewed. However, the existence of late Stone Age beer containers demonstrates that fermented beverages existed at least as early as the Neolithic period (cir. 10,000 B.C.). Some authorities believe that grain farming began for the purpose of making beer, which may have preceded bread as a staple food.
The first cocktail ever was made in Mesopotamia 5,000 years ago, using wine, beer, apple juice and honey.
Jeremy Gumbo http://www.greatamericaninventor.com/index.php/beer-helmet/