Green Bay Beer: A History of the Craft

by Arcadia Publishing

Overview

Although often overshadowed by Milwaukee's brewing reputation, Green Bay has its own rich and proud brewing heritage.

Beginning in the mid-nineteenth century, Blesch, Rahr, Hochgreve, Hagemeister and Van Dycke pioneered the art of brewing and brought the love of beer to the city and beyond. When Prohibition struck, some breweries couldn't make it, others could and some pushed the limits of the law to bring people the beer they wanted.Today, Green Bay is a thriving beer city once more. The names are different—Titletown, Hinterland, Badger State and more—but the love and passion for tasty suds remain the same. Grab a pint and join author Cameron Teske on his beer journey from 1850 through today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467140775
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	10/19/2020
Series:	American Palate
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Cameron Teske grew up in Crete, Illinois. He learned his appreciation and love for beer in Milwaukee, where he graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College. He now lives in Green Bay with his son, Brekken, and his dog, Ruba. They all enjoy exploring the Green Bay area, and Cameron enjoys hanging out at the local breweries.

Table of Contents

Foreword Dennis R. Jacobs 9

Preface 11

Acknowledgements 13

Introduction 15

Part I Beer: A History 19

Part II Green Bay's Original Breweries 25

Blesch Brewery (1851-79) 25

Hochgreve Brewery (1865-1949) 31

Rahr Brewery (1865-1966) 35

Hagemeister Brewery (1866-1925) 44

Van Dycke Brewery (1876-1908) 50

Part III Prohibition 57

Part IV Prelude to a Craft Beer Boom 61

Part V Homebrewing in Green Bay 63

Part VI Today's Green Bay Breweries 67

Titletown Brewing Company 67

Hinterland Brewery 71

Stillmank Brewing Company 74

Badger State Brewing Company 80

Noble Roots Brewing Company 85

Copper State Brewing Company 91

Last Call: Cheers to Green Bay Beer 97

Bibliography 99

Index 105

About the Author 109