The history of the beer can began in the early 20th century when breweries were looking for a way to package and sell their beer to a wider audience. Prior to this, beer was primarily sold in bottles or kegs, … Continued
Porcelain advertising signs have a long and fascinating history. The earliest known porcelain signs date back to the late 1800s, when they were used to advertise products such as soap, tobacco, breweries, and patent medicines. These early signs were often … Continued
The Rise of Prohibition began with the Women’s Temperance Movement, a social and political campaign in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that aimed to reduce alcohol consumption in the United States. The movement was driven largely by women, … Continued
In 1965, the Highway Beautification Act became a federal law in the United States. It is also known as the “Lady Bird Johnson Act,” after the president’s wife, Lady Bird Johnson, who was a fervent supporter of improving the nation’s … Continued
The original brewery was established by Peter Nagel in 1828 located in Reading, PA located at 931 / 937 Chestnut Street Reading, PA. Peter ran the brewery operation up until he sold it to Nicholas A. Felix in 1845. Nicholas A. Felix … 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
The history of the Wacker Brewing Company of Lancaster, PA all started when the brewery was established in 1853 by Joseph Sprenger and was originally named the Eagle Brewing Company. In 1868, Lancaster County was known as the “Munich of … Continued
This time featured on the Breweriana Spotlight we will look at the elusive Sunshine Bock Beer Can. The Sunshine Bock Beer Can was made by the Sunshine Brewing Company located in Reading, PA. This Sunshine Bock Can is from 1951 … 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