America's First Lager
Posted by: Don.Morfe
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In 1840, John Wagner brought lager yeast from his native Bavaria and brewed the nation's first lager beer.
Waymark Code: WM12EC9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2020
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America's First Lager-In 1840, John Wagner brought lager yeast from his native Bavaria and brewed the nation's first lager beer. Later, other German immigrants began brewing lagers, which soon became popular & promoted growth of America's brewing industry.
Marker Name: America's First Lager
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 01/01/2001
Marker Type: City
Location: 905 N American St., Philadelphia
Category: Business & Industry
Website: Not listed
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