Born 1871 – Great Grandfather – Henry Egger, Sr. – Casey, Iowa, United States The son of Jacob Egger, he continues to make beer, wine and now gin. He follows the methods similar to that of his father, but without the “hammering” of the pot because he used a copper kettle with lower temperatures. Still the family tradition and the name “HAMMER” is used to describe the feeling you get when you drink “HAMMER” alcohol. The term “Hammer Time” is used to describe the actual brewing and distilling process in front of the children and other people. Henry would be asked by his wife, Hannah, “Where are you off to?” He simply replied that it was “Hammer Time”, meaning that he had work to do.