BeerAppreciation

Rich Wagner’s Beer Appreciation Class Presentation on the History of Prohibition in Philadelphia

Rich Wagner’s Beer Appreciation Class Presentation on the History of Prohibition in Philadelphia

ich Wagner from Pennsylvania Brewery Historians gave a private lecture to the class on the heritage of brewing in the Philadelphia area, and how at least a few local breweries survived during the time of Prohibition. Some breweries switched to soft drinks or “non-alcoholic malt alternatives,” while other breweries closed and never reopened. Rich WagnerRich read historical newspaper stories on Read More No Comments

Written by admin on April 7, 2006

Lew Bryson’s lecture on “Pennsylvania Brewing” at Beer Appreciation Class

Lew Bryson’s lecture on “Pennsylvania Brewing” at Beer Appreciation Class

eatured contributor to the Malt Advocate and Ale Street News and author of Pennsylvania Breweries guide, Lew enthralled the class with his stories about his active participation in the nation’s beer culture. He related how when he first finished his book, Pennsylvania Breweries, he vowed he would never write another book like it again. Now in its third printing, Pennsylvania Breweries has been j Read More No Comments

Written by admin on April 7, 2006