Christian Schmidt Brewing Company
American brewery from 1860 to 1987 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Jacob Schmidt Brewing Company.
The Christian Schmidt Brewing Company was an American brewing company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] Founded in 1860, it was the largest brewing company in the history of Philadelphia, producing nearly 4,000,000 barrels of beer a year in the late 1970s. When it closed in 1987, it marked the first time in over 300 years that there was no brewery operating in Philadelphia.[2]
Quick Facts Company type, Industry ...
Company type | Private |
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Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
Founded | 1860 |
Founder | Christian Schmidt |
Defunct | 1987 |
Headquarters | , U.S. |
Products | Beer |
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