Showing posts with label Pabst. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pabst. Show all posts

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Best Place, Beer History Tour (Set 2)

The rest of the tour moved on,
but I wanted to get a closer look at the office I saw.


Recently on a show called Abandoned, this desk was featured.
It was once used by Captain Frederick Pabst.
Jim Haertel, the owner, was not keen on anyone sitting at it.


Once again, the rest of the tour moved on.
This gave me an opportunity to take my time photographing.


In another room, older decorations of the building were found.


Not sure where this was found, but it's a generic beer.
Does anyone remember generic black/white labels?
Does anyone remember buying generic beer?


Another piece of "art" found was this Schlitz poster.
Schlitz, owned by Pabst, brewed by Miller.
If anyone is paying attention, you can add this to my wish list.


We really didn't have a lot of time so I called my friend Dan over.
You see I needed an accomplice.


I needed to sit at Captain Pabst's desk.
I just had to!

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Best Place, Beer History Tour (Set 1)

Welcome to the Pabst community! Lots of beer history in Milwaukee.


This impressive building has a 'castle' feel to it.


Another photo of the building outside.


In the main court, a statue of Captain Frederick Pabst welcomes everyone.


This was found inside one of the buildings.
Before we actually tour, we are entertained with some history and a beer.
For those unaware, the "B" stands for Best.
Jacob Best is the founder.


On our way to tour one of the buildings, we are greeted by King Gambrinus, the patron saint of beer. This particular statue is on loan from the Illinois headquarters of Pabst.
But as 'Best Place' owner Jim Haertel reminded us, possession is 9/10 of the law.


Lots of great architecture can be found inside this building. 
Also older Pabst signs and memorabilia.


As we toured some of the common areas, 
we learned Jim intends to turn this into a Beer/Bed/Breakfast. 
Each room containing it's own beer tapper.


As this photo shows, there is a lot of work to be done.


Beyond this point we were forbidden. Not all of the building has been cleared for tour groups.