Wednesday’s ad is for Blatz Beer, from 1951. The ad is part of Blatz’s “I lived in Milwaukee, I ought to know” series from the later Forties and Fifties that featured prominent celebrities, sports figures and famous folks from Milwaukee claiming to know “Blatz is Milwaukee’s Finest Beer” because they lived there, or near there, at some point in their lives. This one features actor Gene Raymond, who apparently lived in Milwaukee at some point in his life.
Archives for April 23, 2014
Anchor’s “Tale of the Pale Ale”
Anchor Brewery has an interesting story about the history of pale ale, and specifically their Liberty Ale (one of my favorite beers) entitled The Tale of Pale Ale . Be sure to read Bob Brewer’s answer to whether Liberty Ale is a pale ale or an IPA.
Bass & Co.’s Middle Brewery, c. 1887.