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Images of America: Pennsylvania
Straub Brewery
The Straub Brewery was founded in the 1870s by German immigrant Peter Straub. At the age of 19, during the rise in German nationalism, Straub left his home and family in search of the American dream. Today, the Straub Brewery remains one of the oldest breweries in the country and is still owned and operated by its founding family, now into its sixth generation. The Straub Brewery takes great pride in producing Straub beer and the award-winning Straub Light, which are distributed throughout Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio and enjoyed by fans from around the world. Straub Brewery illustrates the evolution of this Pennsylvania landmark business, which has spanned three centuries. From the days when Straub beer was delivered in wooden kegs by horse and buggy to the newest stainless steel kegs that are delivered via semitruck, Straub Brewery takes readers on an unprecedented and thirst-quenching tour of the operation. This pictorial history unearths the Straub family legacy, the brewing process, and the events that have secured the brewery's "eternal tap" on history.
128 pages, Paperback
First published September 21, 2005
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December 26, 2018
I would have liked more information about the brewery, brewing process, logistical hurdles, and how they handled competition. This book was interesting enough because I like seeing a success story but it lacked a lot of substance.
January 11, 2012
Ironically, being a member of this family, I have yet to actually taste the brew legacy! This book was a present from my girlfriend on our trip to Pennsylvania, as a reminder of my family's creation of the brewery under Peter Straub's name. Despite interesting factoids and tidbits, the black-and-white reproduction of images hurts when comparing bottles, logos, and other artistic alterations. In spite of this, a great addition to my bookshelf and a suitable reminder of my ancestry. Bonus - my grandfather captured in literature for all time!
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