Lion Brewery – Label Fun Red Baron
26 October 2009
Here’s one I’ve been trying to track down, and finally found it. I present the rare Red Baron Cherry-Flavored Beer!
Lion Brewery – Label Fun Gibbons Porter
24 October 2009
Here’s another beer that I wasn’t aware of, and one I’m very curious to hear more about. Gibbons Premium Quality Porter.
Lion Brewery – Label Fun Gibbons
As long as we’re riding the Gibbons train, why not post another Gibbons label. Today I present Gibbons Premium Quality Ale. This is the 1950’s versions of the label and I think it’s a really cool looking label.
Lion Brewery – Label Fun Stegmaier's Ale
20 October 2009
Here’s a favorite label of mine coming to us from the 1940’s, Stegmaier’s Ale!
Lion Brewery – Label Fun Liebotschaner Select Beer
18 October 2009
I know we just mentioned Lieb, but why not do it again, especially if it’s a different label. Liebotschaner Select Beer! This one comes to us from the 1960’s.
Lion Brewery – Label Fun Bartel's Porter
16 October 2009
I just checked and we’ve been doing the Lion Brewery label fun for over a month…so why not revisit our favorite professor. Today’s label is Bartel’s Porter…with reputation old.
Lion Brewery – Label Fun Gibbons
14 October 2009
Here’s one I remember from my childhood. No not from drinking it but from seeing advertising everywhere. I present to you Gibbons…or as it’s better know…G-I-B-B-O-N-S..pure refreshing Gibbons, that’s why Gibbon’s is good so next time you should say Gimme Gimme Gimme Gimme Gibbons!
Lion Brewery – Label Fun Liebotschaner Cream Ale
12 October 2009
A perennial favorite and a beer that promises to make a re-appearance very soon. Liebotschaner Cream Ale.
Lion Brewery - Label Fun Stegmaier Bock Beer
10 October 2009
Lion Brewery – Label Fun Stegmaier Porter
08 October 2009
Here’s a familiar friend and again one of my favorite Lion brews. Stegmaier Porter.
Lion Brewery – Label Fun Bartels Pure Beer
06 October 2009
What label fun would be complete without another visit from Professor Bartels. I’m not sure of the timeframe of this one, but today’s label is Bartel’s Pure Beer.
Lion Brewery – Label Fun Stegmaier's Stock Lager
04 October 2009
We’ve pushed into Oct with our label fun, so time for a classic. Today we feature the 1930’s Stegmaier’s Stock Lager. Of interest is their transition from Stegmaier’s to Stegmaiers’ to Stegmaier.
Lion Brewery – Label Fun Pathmark Lager
02 October 2009
Ah what fond memories I have of today’s label. When I first moved to Philadelphia, we had a Pathmark right across the street from my apartment. What could be more cheap and convenient, than supermarket beer? I present to you, Pathmark Premium Lager (sold in pints of course).
Gibbons – Old Photo
01 October 2009
An attentive reader, Jeff, found this great old photo from a Bulavich Saloon clambake in Duryea, PA in the 1950’s showing off their loyalty to Gibbons (and accordion skills). This photo is courtesy of Paduryea.com (thank you.)