America's First Lager

Description: 

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

LocationMem: 
On N/ American Street, Philadelphia,
Institution: 
Pennsylvania Historical Museum Commission.
Official/Unofficial: 
Official (Historical Marker Database)
Date of Dedication: 
2001
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