Adam's ale to late 20th century, usage of the phrase has declined. The earliest known printed occurrence of "Adam's ale" is attributed to William Prynne's "The Soveraigne Power of Parliaments and Kingdomes", which was first printed in 1643.<ref name="Merriam-Webster/PoP"> Single occurrence dictionary definition sources for "Adam's ale": The term "Adam's Ale" gained popularity during the emergence of the temperance movement in the 1830s.<ref name="Epochs/JoATU1"> Single occurrence sources for "Adam's Ale" in relation to the temperance movement: [W]hat hurt will it do me to drink of this water?' Our father Adam had nothing better for his wedding-day, and before the earth was cursed,
Sussex Golden Ginger Ale made the stronger flavour of the golden variety undesirable. Dry ginger ale quickly became more popular than golden, and today golden ginger ales like Sussex are an uncommon and usually a regional drink. People who visit the Maritime Provinces often bring Sussex Ginger Ale back home for friends and relatives who have connections to the Maritime Provinces. Other soft drinks with the Sussex name have been Sussex Old English Ginger Beer, Sussex Pale Dry Ginger Ale, Sussex Red Oval Ginger Ale, and Sussex Cola. The brand has had various owners including Sussex Mineral Spring Co., Sussex Ginger Ale Ltd., Maritime