Best Brewing Co. of Chicago
Chicago, IL (1885 to 1961)

Information from American Breweries II ( Author: Dale P. Van Wieren, Publisher: Eastern Coast Breweriana Association - 1995)

Legal Name	AB-II Code	Dates
Klockgeter & Co. Brewery	IL 123a	1885 - 1886
Lakeview Brewery	IL 123b	1886 - 1889
Alvin Greiner Brewery	IL 123c	1889 - 1891
Best Brewing Co. of Chicago (aka Best Brewing Co.)	IL 123d	1891 - 1915
Best Brewing Co. of Chicago	IL 123e	1915 - 1928
Best Brewing Co. of Chicago	IL 123f	1932 - 1951
Best Brewing Corp. (aka Malt Marrow Brewing Co. (1953 - 1960))	IL 123g	1951 - 1961

Documented Serving Trays for this Brewer

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Manufacturer

Stock

Date

Width

Height

Depth

Style

Art Application

American

Can Co.

1901 to Present

1946

1951

13"

SS Dish

Lithograph

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Comments:

From the Collection of Mark Rogers. Per Who is Who in Brew, the "Embassy Club Beer" brand was used between 1946 to 1954. Given this and the name change to "Corp." in 1951, we will estimate the date of release of this tray to be 1946 to 1951.

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The Brewery Lofts Chicago - formerly the Best Brewing Co. of Chicago

Best Brewing Co. of Chicago

1932 - 1951