Tag Archives: Brewing

My bottle from the Empress of Ireland

Posted on 8 April 2015 by Ferdinand Meyer V

My bottle from the Empress of Ireland 08 April 2015 Recently I received a couple of e-mails from Francine Saint-Laurent in Montréal (Québec) with questions about a bottle she had in her possession. The e-mails also referenced the Empress of Ireland which … Continue reading →

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Houston Ice and Brewing Co. – Magnolia Brewery

Posted on 10 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Houston Ice and Brewing Co. Magnolia Brewery 10 November 2013 The first time I can find Hugh Hamilton and the roots of the Houston Ice and Brewing Company is an 1887-88 listing within the Houston City Directory. He is located … Continue reading →

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Looking at The Christian Moerlein Brewing Company Graphics

Posted on 9 November 2013 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Looking at The Christian Moerlein Brewing Company Graphics CINCINNATI, OHIO 9 November 2013 I am always on the lookout for well designed graphics, advertising and signage related to historical bottles and brands that we collect. This morning I came across … Continue reading →

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Photographs and Images of People Drinking – Part IV (Brewing)

Posted on 29 August 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

Photographs and Images of People Drinking – Part IV (Brewing) 29 August 2012 Ketcham | Brewing Gallery Steve Ketcham Early American Bottles, Advertising, and Stoneware www.antiquebottledepot.com Presenting the fourth gallery of vintage pictures from up North as new material has … Continue reading →

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I didn’t know I had a Robert Portner Bottle

Posted on 13 June 2012 by Ferdinand Meyer V

I like it when I hear from someone who has been looking at a topic on the Peachridge Glass site. In this case it is in regards to my comments to Rick DeMarsh and his fine Robert Portner Brewing Co. – … Continue reading →

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Quandt Brewery – Troy, New York

Posted on 2 July 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

You can not help but to notice the prevalence of Ricks Bottleroom on the bottle blogs. Rick (DeMarsh) is everywhere. While poking around and checking him out, I was astounded to find his web site and catch up on who … Continue reading →

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