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17th November 1848
17th November 1848
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Theodore M. Knapstein was born in Prussia. His family emigrated to America when Theodore was just six years of age. The Knapsteins were a farming family toting three young children across the ocean, and had a fourth that would be born on the voyage. Their emigration was likely caused by politics, like so many other Germans who were fleeing persecution after the failed German insurrections of the late 1840s. The family settled in the German-rich area of Outagamie County, Wisconsin where the elder Knapstein obtained some land and commenced to resume his old trade. Theodore worked the family farm from that time until he was 21 years of age. In September of 1869, he went to New London and partnered with Edward Becker and Anton Beyer to purchase the small brewery owned by Joseph Lechner. When Beyer died in 1875, Knapstein purchased both his and Becker's shares and brought his younger brother Henry Knapstein in as partner. At this point the firm was renamed Theo. Knapstein & Company. The Knapstein family ran the brewery until 1959, pausing only for the 13 years of Prohibition. Theodore M. Knapstein died on March 16th, 1917 at age 68 years.
Theodore M. Knapstein was born in Prussia. His family emigrated to America when Theodore was just six years of age. The Knapsteins were a farming family toting three young children across the ocean... View More
1860 FoundedJoseph Lechner, New London Brewery505/511 East Cook St
1870 Backer, Beyer & Knapstein, New London Brewery 505/511 East Cook St,
1875 Theo. Knapstein & Co.505/511 East Cook St,
Products
Knapstein's Export Beer
1875-1908
1908 Knapstein Brewing Co.505/511 East Cook Street
Products
Bock Beer
1908-1920
Holiday Brew
1908-1920
Knapstein's Select Beer
1908-1920
Red Band Beer
1908-1920
Special Xmas Brew
1908-1920
Table Beer
1908-1920
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Circa: 1908
Circa: 1908
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The Knapstein Brewing Co.. before Prohibition.
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Circa: 1910
Circa: 1910
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Looking across the Embarrass River at the Chair Factory and Knapstein Brewery.
1920 New London Products Co.505/511 East Cook St,
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Circa: 1933
Circa: 1933
Knapstein Brewing Company
1933 Knapstein Brewing Company505/511 East Cook Street
Products
Alfter Brau Beer
1951-1958
Bock Beer
1933-1936
Holiday Brew Beer
1933-1959
Knapp's Bock Beer
1933-1959
Knapp's Little Bohemian Style Special Beer
1936-1959
Knapstein Bock
1934-1947
Knapstein Old Lager Beer
1936-1959
Knapstein Old Lager Beer
1933-1959
Knapstein's Beer
1933-1950
Knapstein's Draught Beer
1933-1953
Knapstein's Krausen Beer
1933-1950
Knapstein's Red Band Beer
1933-1959
Knapstein's Select Beer
1933-1950
Knapstein's Tiny Beer
1933-1936
Knapstein's Holiday Beer
1953-1958
News
18th May 1933
18th May 1933
The Knapstein Brewery filed their articles of incorporation with $100,000 capitalization. Partners are: William H. Knapstein, Evelyn Knapstein, William N. Knapstein and Floney O. Knapstein.
The Knapstein Brewery filed their articles of incorporation with $100,000 capitalization. Partners are: William H. Knapstein, Evelyn Knapstein, William N. Knapstein and Floney O. Knapstein.
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Begin: 1933 End 1959
1933 - 1959
1936Capacity 20000 Barrels
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1937
1938Capacity 20000 Barrels
1939Capacity 20000 Barrels
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1949
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Begin: 1950 End 1959
1950 - 1959
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Begin: 1950 End 1959
1950 - 1959
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Begin: 1950 End 1959
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Begin: 1951 End 1959
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Circa: 1952
Circa: 1952
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A vintage Knapstein Brewery delivery wagon in the New London Wisconsin Centennial parade.
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Circa: 1956
1959 ClosedKnapstein Brewing Company