Retro Sign – Budweiser Historic Label

posted by pbwethy @ 12:00 PM
April 25, 2011

“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” — Benjamin Franklin

As America enters in too WW II major label renovations occur to  the label. The label know read Budweiser Lager Beer brewed and bottled by Anheuser-Bush.Inc.  In St. Louis MO. USA

This beer sign would make a great gift for anyone.


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Reproduction Sign – Beer

posted by pbwethy @ 11:00 AM
April 5, 2011

Beer is the world’s most widely consumed and probably oldest of alcoholic beverages. It is the third most popular drink overall, after water and tea. Beer consumption by Americans is about 85 liters per capita annually, which in 2002 ranked 8th in the world. It is produced by the brewing and fermentation of starches, mainly derived from  malted barley, although wheat, corn, and rice are widely used. Most beer is flavored with hops, which add bitterness and act as a natural preservative. Though other flavorings such as herbs or fruit may occasionally be included.

Beer in the United States is manufactured by more than 1,500 breweries which range in size from industry giants to brew pubs and microbreweries.   The big breweries that bounced back from prohibition produce the majority of the beer today.The most common style of beer in the United States is an American style pale lager modeled off of the Pilsner style. The majority of the new breweries in the US are  Micro breweries, called Brew Pubs when they also serve food on the premises. These producers make beer modeled off of traditional and original styles, but the majority originate from Belgian, German, and English tradition.

Well if you have pub or just love beer this reproduction beer sign is for you to hang up.


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Vintage Tin Signs – MILLER BREWING CO.

posted by pbwethy @ 12:00 PM
January 11, 2010

Miller Brewing Company merged with Coors Brewing Company on July 1, 2008, to become MillerCoors. Prior to the joint venture, Miller Brewing was the second largest brewing company in the United States behind Anheuser-Busch and was based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was owned by SABMiller. Miller owns breweries in Albany, Georgia; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; Eden, North Carolina; Fort Worth, Texas; Irwindale, California; Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Trenton, Ohio, all of which have remained open since the MillerCoors joint venture.

Miller Brewing Company was founded in 1855 by Frederick Miller when he purchased the small Plank-Road Brewery. The brewery’s location in the Menomonee Valley provided easy access to raw materials produced on nearby farms.

On September 19, 1966, the conglomerate W.R. Grace & Co. agreed to buy 53% of Miller from Mrs. Lorraine John Mulberger (Frederick Miller’s granddaughter who objected to alcohol) and her family. On June 12, 1969, Philip Morris (now Altria) bought Miller from W.R. Grace for US$130 million, outbidding PepsiCo. On May 30, 2002, it was acquired by South African Breweries from Philip Morris for US$3.6 billion worth of stock and US$2 billion in debt, to form SABMiller; with Philip Morris retaining a 36% share at that time, with voting rights of 24.99%.

On August 14, 2006, Miller Brewing announced it had completed the purchase of Sparks and Steel Reserve brands from McKenzie River Corporation for US$215 million cash. Miller had been producing both products prior to this purchase.

On October 9, 2007, SABMiller and Molson Coors agreed to combine their U.S. operations in a joint venture called Miller Coors. SABMiller is to own 58% of the unit, which is to operate in the U.S. and Puerto Rico but not Canada, where Molson Coors is strongest. Molson Coors is to own 42%, but the parties are to have equal voting power.

This vintage beer tin sign makes a great gift.


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