Category Archives: Breweriana

Anything related to beer and brewing.

2011 Houston Bottle Show Report

It is interesting to set up at the Houston Show. It is so small and there are so few, if any of the things I look for. From talking to the old-timers here such as Barbara Puckett (Show Organizer), Tom and … Continue reading

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Quandt Brewery – Troy, New York

You can not help but to notice the prevalence of Ricks Bottleroom on the bottle blogs. Rick (DeMarsh) is everywhere. While poking around and checking him out, I was astounded to find his web site and catch up on who … Continue reading

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Soda & Beer Bottles of North America Web Site

Tod von Mechow talked to me during the recent FOHBC National Show and Sale and suggested I visit his in-depth web site called Soda & Beer Bottles of North America. This site really is a work horse. Tod had done a fantastic … Continue reading

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The Breweries of Clinton, Iowa

Read about Mark Wiseman’s purchase of two crown top beer bottles from the Tritschler & Tiesse Brewery in Clinton, Iowa during the auction of the late Bill Wharff’s collection several years ago that led him to co-author an article in … Continue reading

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Thailand’s Million Beer Bottle Temple

Thailand’s Million Beer Bottle Temple 13 April 2011 In Houston there is a very famous Folk Art House called the Beer Can House (pictured below). I was reminded of this after Carl Sturm sent me some great pictures of Thailand’s … Continue reading

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