Hedrick’s, the political beer, was owned by Albany County political boss "Uncle" Dan O’Connell. Hedrick’s was pure swill, but every bar in Albany, NY carried it…or else.

Hedrick’s is considered historically significant enough to be included in the collections of the prestigious Albany Institute of History and Art, Here is a link:

http://www.albanyinstitute.org/collections/objects/beer.htm