>>4295762Although "Refrigeration" had existed before, an Australian invented what we call the modern refrigerator so that beer wouldn't ferment as quickly and pale lager could be brewed in a warm climate.
Ushering in the Era of pilsner and bitter beers and not limiting beer drinkers to dark ales
It revolutionised beer and all pale or light beers today are brewed using a similar method to the extent that if you have ever enjoyed a beer that wasn't an ale you have an Australian to thank