Drink Local, Cheers Philly

The Gazette

1683

Price One Cent

Philadelphia's first brewery completed, William Frampton marks start of Philadelphia brewing history!

Evening Herald

1775

1.5¢

Oorah! U.S. Marine Corps formed in Philadelphia's own Tun Tavern, will forever defend our great nation!

Evening Herald

1775

Price Two Cents

First for America, Robert Harr brews porter ale.

The American Star

1793

Price Five Cents

"Hear Ye, Hear Ye!" Philadelphia barrels more beer than all U.S. sea ports.

Philly Inquirer

1840

Price Ten Cents

John Wagner brews first lager beer, light and refreshing taste perfectly cools a Philly summer day.

Philly Inquirer

1870

15¢

Brewerytown expands to 69 breweries, townspeople drink with delight!

Philly Inquirer

1987

50¢

Philadelphia with brewery no more, Schmidt's closes doors forever.

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