Taverns have served as hubs of social interaction while enjoying beloved beverages that bring people together. Yet, beyond the exquisite taste of their brews lies a fascinating history of the tools used to dispense these libations. From the humble brewery … Continued
Reading, PA – September 9, 2023 – A remarkable piece of brewing history has resurfaced in Reading, Pennsylvania; Chad Campbell, a dedicated local breweriana collector and owner of the website www.brewaf.com recently uncovered a large metal building facade sign dating … Continued
The year is September 1, 1939, Germany invades Poland causing the allies of France and Britain to declared war on Germany, beginning World War II. Shortly after on September 17, the Soviet Union troops invaded Poland from the east. Not … Continued
It all started with a phone call from the assistant set decorator of a movie production company asking if I would have any interest in providing a portion of my collection for an upcoming Netflix movie. She said she found … Continued
Hello BrewAf-ers, my name is Chad Campbell and I am the owner and creator of Breweriana Aficionado; this fine breweriana website and blog at brewaf.com. I have been collecting Breweriana and cans for about 7 years. Every year I attend … Continued
After the National Repeal of Prohibition in 1933 there was a huge stampede of eye catching advertising being produced by breweries in an effort to stand outside of an already flooded market of beer and brewery advertising. All sorts of … Continued
During the 1940’s the Barbey’s Inc. Sunshine Brewing Company located in Reading, PA initiated a large and successful marketing campaign centered around hunting, fishing, and outdoor scenes to promote and advertise their beer. The brewery turned to famous and esteemed … Continued