First Lager Beer in America

Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. at American and Poplar Sts. Philadelphia: We dedicated a Pennsylvania Historic City Marker to commemorating the First Lager Beer Brewed in the United States by John Wagner in 1840.


In his role as colonial brewer, Rich Wagner calls the ceremonies to order and represents the memories of all the city's brewers; past, present and future. Click here for the text of his speech.

Janet S. Klein, Chair of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission participated in the dedication ceremony.

Charlie Lieberman, retired Master Brewer, reads his poem "The Brewers Yeast" in honor of the occasion. Click here for an interview with Charlie.

See the program for the dedication ceremony

 

 

For More On This Story:

Hummel, George. "Craft Beer in Philadelphia, Historic Milestone." Mid-Atlantic Brewing News. Feb./March, 2002.

Lyke, Rick. "Business of Beer." Mid-Atlantic Brewing News. June/July, 2001.

Russell, Don. "A Heady Historic First for Philadelphia?" Phila. Daily News. Oct. 2, 1998.

Russell, Don. "A Thirsty First." Phila. Daily News. April 13, 2001.

Wagner, Rich. "District Philadelphia Sponsors Historical Plaque Commemorating First Lager Beer Brewed in U.S.A." The MBAA Communicator. Volume 52, No. 4. Dec., 2001.

Wagner, Rich. "Tracking a Legend." Mid-Atlantic Brewing News. June/July, 2000.

 

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