Wacker Brewing Co.

at 417 W Grant St, Lancaster , 17603 United States

1. Bar
2. Brewery

Wacker Brewing Company is an historic brewery located in Lancaster, PA. You can find our Wacker Beer & Little Dutch at bars around the city and county.

Description

In 1870, Joseph Wacker bought the Eagle Brewery, which had been established in 1853 and stood at the corner of Water and West Walnut Streets. Thus began what would eventually become one of the four biggest breweries in Lancaster County. In the lead up to Prohibition, Lancaster city was known as the "Munich of the United States." During this time, the Wacker "Little Dutch" and "Old Bohemian" beers became synonymous with quality, local brew. Of the Big Four city breweries to go into Prohibition, Wacker was the only one to emerge with the upgraded facilities necessary to compete in the post-Prohibition and World War II brewing landscape. But the shift to television advertising and changes in drinking habits had altered the brewing industry drastically, and no longer able to compete with the huge breweries in St. Louis and Milwaukee, Wacker Brewing Company closed in 1956. When the last of the beer in storage tanks was drained into the sewer, a unique chapter in Lancaster County's history came to a close. In 2014, Wacker Brewing Company was brought back to life by the great grandson of one of the original brewery's workers and we are committed to providing the same high quality product and service that the Wacker name symbolized! We're focused on perfecting our craft and supplying Lancaster County with an amazing kolsch and dunkelweizen that have to be tasted to be believed. Stop by the brewery to get a growler fill or drop in to one of the local establishments serving our beer on tap. We're eager to hear what you think; after all, Wacker is "the beer you always loved!"

Opening time

• Wednesdays: 16:00- 22:00
• Thursdays: 16:00- 22:00
• Fridays: 16:00- 23:00
• Saturdays: 12:00- 23:00
• Sundays: 12:00- 20:00

Reviews for Wacker Brewing Co

Chrystalle B.

This place has become one of those 'must visit' places whenever we visit Lancaster. We originally had heard about the distillery they share a space with... Read more

Caitlin R.

Tucked away upstairs in a brick building lies this pretty great date spot. The bartenders are friendly, and the story behind the name at the history makes... Read more

Mark Z.

This is an awesome brewery in Lancaster City! It is a bit off the beaten path, but well worth it the discovery. My girlfriend and I arrived to a nice... Read more

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Summary

Wacker Brewing Co. is Lancaster based place and this enity listed in Brewery category. Located at 417 W Grant St PA 17603. Contact phone number of Wacker Brewing Co.: (717) 617-2711