That is their somewhat recent expansion. The old brewery in Pottsville is still open for tours and some manufacture. There is another somewhere else in PA cranking it out too.
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That is their somewhat recent expansion. The old brewery in Pottsville is still open for tours and some manufacture. There is another somewhere else in PA cranking it out too.
Still in New Brunswick and owned by the same family!
In the New York City/Newark, NJ area: Ruppert and Knickerbocker.
Koch's in Dunkirk NY was in business for almost 100 years until the mid 80's.
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Forgot about those. Knickerbocker was the official beer of the NY Giants while Ballantine was the beer for the Yankees.
And Mel Allen doing the Ballantine commercials!
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Tony,
How could you leave out Genny Cream Ale, Old Milwaukee, and Old Vienna splits?
How could you leave out Genny Cream Ale, Old Milwaukee, and Old Vienna splits?
I have heard that Ballantine maintains a regional presence in the Northeast. It's my go-to beer and most of the time its in a 40 ounce bottle. The six pack of pint cans are a diamond in the rough...I save them for social events to save me from all the comments.
I found a 12 pack of Carling Black Label a while back but have not seen it since. Rheingold made a comeback for a while a few years back but I have not seen it since. I finally understood what a "dry beer" was after drinking that. Once in a while, I can find a 24 ounce can of Private Stock, "the beer with the imported taste." The vintage can is pretty sick.
I found a 12 pack of Carling Black Label a while back but have not seen it since. Rheingold made a comeback for a while a few years back but I have not seen it since. I finally understood what a "dry beer" was after drinking that. Once in a while, I can find a 24 ounce can of Private Stock, "the beer with the imported taste." The vintage can is pretty sick.
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I have seen Ballantine ale around - but not the old beer they used to produce.
Ballantine is owned by Pabst, and they just announced that they are releasing the original formula Ballantine IPA this month. I do not recall ever having had it. I think maybe production ceased before I would have had the opportunity to have it, but from what I understand, it was a very good IPA. I will be interested to see how it compares to the current massive crop of IPA's. It was a style that was almost totally forgotten until it was revived by craft brewers in the 80's. Now it is probably the most ubiquitous style in the country, and the favorite of hop heads everywhere.
Matt
Matt
Thanks for the information. It looks like they are pushing the IPA pretty hard and my hope is that the regular Ballantine Ale does not cease to exist. With a 7.2% ABV, the Ballantine IPA is going to appeal to a limited crowd. I don't see myself buying it...once you've had an IPA, you've had an IPA. My general favorite IPA is the Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale and I cant see it as being any better than that.
Storz of Omaha
I have a label collection, new old stock, will try and post some pics. I have most of what has been mentioned.
I have a label collection, new old stock, will try and post some pics. I have most of what has been mentioned.
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Did anyone mention Jax?
Pearl Brewing Co. from St. Joseph, MO. My grandfather would buy it directly from the brewery.
