My great great grandfather was a Brewmaster

gcdowd · Jan 9, 2013

Just found out from my mom that my Great Great Grandafther was a Brewmaster for a local brewry here in the Syracuse area called Haberle's (it is now defunct). The only thing I know so far is that his last name was Griswald (German). I am trying to research it more but thought it was interesting. I guess it's in the blood! :rockin:

thedrewski86 · Jan 9, 2013

Post pics if you got 'em!

My grandfather (also German) worked at Cook's Brewery in Evansville IN during WWII. The building later became Sterling and was eventually demolished when I was a kid. It was pretty crazy to see all the old equipment just sitting outside in all the rubble.

gcdowd · Jan 9, 2013

Wish I had pics, I'm still trying to find some. It would have been late 1800s I believe

thedrewski86 · Jan 9, 2013

Yeah that would be reaching pretty far back. Cool though, should be neat to see what turns up for you.

Brewtah · Jan 9, 2013

It would be cool to try and create a beer that your great great brewed.

gcdowd · Jan 9, 2013

Brewtah said:
It would be cool to try and create a beer that your great great brewed.

I agree it would be neat. But being German, he brewed lagers, which I have yet to attempt (temp control and all that). But if I can find a recipe that he may have brewed, I am definitely going to try it.

gcdowd · Jan 9, 2013

Found a pic of the brewery, actually looks more like a drawing. Apparently from 1910

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