Jim stating that civilization began because of beer is actually pretty accurate. Beer is one of the oldest known prepared drinks in history, the earliest chemically confirmed evidence of beer being brewed dates back to around 3,500 B.C. There is also archaeological evidence (drawings and possible brewing equipment) that indicates that beer may have been brewed as early as 8,500 B.C. though this hasn't been chemically confirmed. Some of the very first civilizations even used beer as a form of currency, 5,000 years ago workers in ancient Iraq were paid with beer. Some historians believe that beer was instrumental in the formation of civilizations, in ancient Egypt workers who built the pyramids were given a daily ration of four to five liters of beer, which provided essential hydration and nutrition needed for their hard, grueling labor.
Actor Aaron Sanford, who makes his first appearance as Jim Brauer, also plays the prominent role of James Cole in the tv show "12 Monkeys". Another show about a disease wiping out much of the world's population.
Jim's surname "Brauer" is German and means "brewer". So his occupation is also his family name.
The directions that Morgan gives Wendell and Sarah wouldn't take them near to the Alexandria Safe Zone. Exit 77 off I-81 in Virginia is in Wythe County, nowhere near Alexandria. There is no exit 77-C off I-81 in Virginia.
Lennie James and Daryl Mitchell (Wendell) both played characters named Morgan. Mitchell played Mr. Morgan in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999).