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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
| Founded | 1860 |
| Founder | Christian Schmidt |
| Defunct | 1987 |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
| Products | Beer |
The Christian Schmidt Brewing Company was an American brewing company headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1] Founded in 1860, it was the largest brewing company in the history of Philadelphia, producing nearly 4,000,000 barrels of beer a year in the late 1970s. When it closed in 1987, it marked the first time in over 300 years that there was no brewery operating in Philadelphia.[2]
- ^ Walter, Naedel (May 26, 2010). "William H. Pflaumer, 76; owned Schmidt's brewery". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 22, 2013. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
- ^ Wagner, Rich, Philadelphia Beer (History Press 2012), Charleston, SC