If you’ve ever enjoyed a craft beer, you have former President Jimmy Carter to thank. Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, played a pivotal role in paving the way for the craft beer industry that's thriving in Maine and across the country.

Jimmy Carter signed a law that legalized homebrewing, sparking a nationwide craft beer movement that continues to thrive today.

The former president, who died Sunday at age 100, helped pave the way for the industry, which is now booming here in Maine.