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Beer!
It’s as old as civilization, yet as American as apple pie.
It goes hand in hand with sporting events, weddings,
outdoor activities, and evening relaxation. The story
of beer is the story of us. . . of people. In fact, we have
associated beer so closely with our day-to-day lives that
it has become something of an afterthought. Although
many people become "brand loyal" to a particular type
of beer, they hardly give any thought to the history of
the brew. Beyond the millions of dollars spent on media
advertising, container packaging, and product display,
each can or bottle of beer we open comes with a rich and varied
heritage.
The Brewery Museum Foundation is embarking on a
revolutionary concept, to build a museum dedicated to
telling the story of beer! The dream of people interested
in the material culture of beers from across America and
around the world, the Brewery Museum Foundation is
uniquely qualified to tell the story of one of humanity’s
oldest drinks. Not affiliated with any one existing
brewing company, the Foundation will have the singular
opportunity to present a national history without limiting
itself to any one brand. More importantly, the museum
will be housed on the grounds of the historic Lemp
Brewery, in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri.
1880's Hop Harvest |
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Our Mission:
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| The Brewery Museum Foundation is dedicated to the
preservation of the history of the brewing industry and
the education of the public in the brewing industry’s
major accomplishments and worldwide appeal. All
aspects of the brewing industry will be represented
through a collection of historical documents, artifacts,
case histories and all other points of importance
connected with the brewing industry. The role of beer in
cultures of all eras and geographies will be an integral
part of the mission of this foundation.
In order to educate the public and promote the learning
of the many avenues of the brewing industry, a museum
will be built. The museum will be a celebration of
the people, products, breweries, cultures and historic
significance of the brewing industry. This will be
realized through the exhibits containing artifacts, photos
and histories of all the significant products, effects and
events of the brewing industry.
Specifically, the brewing process and ingredients
required to brew various types of beers will be
illustrated. The role the brewing industry has played in
our culture from very early times to the present will be
explored in a thought provoking timeline. The display of
artifacts from all fifty states will pay tribute to brewing
in the United States and worldwide artifacts will have
a place of their own. In an effort to personalize the
experience, a bar of the 40’s and 50’s will depict typical
life in every town USA.
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