Randal Sprecher founded the brewing company sporting his name in 1985, after a stint as brewing supervisor at Pabst Brewing. During the first tens years, the company grew steadily and its following of loyal customers increased. Sprecher Brewery needed to expand its operation, so Randal Sprecher purchased and remodeled a former elevator car factory, filling it with everything necessary to meet the ever-increasing needs of his customers.
Wisconsin had a rich beer history decades before it even became a territory, much less a state, with every community having its own brewery. But by the late 1980’s, the number of operating area breweries could be counted on one hand, with only one being a “giant.” Most of the decline was due to Prohibition, which closed all but the most diverse breweries. By the end of Prohibition in 1933, we were immersed in The Great Depression, and the industry was further decimated. This was bad for the huge producers, but Sprecher and others have revived both the distinctive quality of regional beer and the Old World methods. They focus on specialty craft beers, with an eye on quality, much to the delight of your
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A delicate balance of toasted malt and fresh hops gives Special Amber Lager, a medium-bodied German-style lager, an intriguing, complex malt flavor. A creamy head, deep golden color and an impressive hop bouquet make this a very special brew. It’s their best seller since opening the brewery.
This intensely dark Kulmbacher-style lager (considered a strong porter) has a superb malt complexity with the distinctive flavors and aromas of coffee, caramel and chocolate. The renowned smoothness and creamy, tan head of Sprecher’s Black Bavarian Lager make it a world champion.
Sprecher BreweryFeatured Beer from Sprecher Brewery:Special Amber Lager and Black Bavarian LagerAMBER LAGER – Sprecher’s Special Amber Lager – With interesting bitterness, this brew is known to go with most all food types, truly enhancing the food experience. Bottom fermented, this is a medium-bodied German-style lager – sweet and well balanced. Goes terrific with curry, fish and vegetable dishes. (Serve cool, at 50 degrees F.)
BLACK BAVARIAN LAGER – Sprecher’s Black Bavarian Lager – This Bavarian lager is considered to be a porter in some beer competitions. Serve with Porterhouse steak or shellfish. It’s also a great beer to drink instead of having dessert, or to just warm you up on a cool evening. (Best served at 60 degrees F.)
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