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The Fauerbach Brewing Historical Site (fauerbachbrewery.com) is a historical website dedicated to the Fauerbach Brewing Company, which operated in Madison, Wisconsin, from 1848 to 1966. It is not a working brewery or a retail storefront—it is an archival and educational resource for people interested in Wisconsin history, brewing history, or the Fauerbach family legacy. The site's two main offerings are a published history book and a gallery of historic images.
What the Site Covers
According to the site's own description, the Fauerbach Brewery's history spans 120 years, including the Prohibition era. That timeline runs from its founding in 1848 through its closure in 1966, placing it among the longer-running brewing operations in the region. The site frames its material around that full arc rather than a single period.
The Book
The centerpiece of the site is an award-winning book, described as:
- 160 pages of content
- Over 250 historical images, drawn from the Fauerbach family and the Wisconsin Historical Society
- Coverage of the brewery's 120-year history, including Prohibition
The site positions the book for two audiences: Wisconsin history enthusiasts and beer fans. A "Shop Now" link is provided for purchase. The site does not publish a price on the pages reviewed, so check the shop link for current cost and shipping details.
The Historic Images Gallery
A separate gallery offers historic imagery from the brewery, with beer labels called out specifically as a category of interest. A "Visit Gallery" button leads to the browsable collection. This is useful if you want visual reference material—label design, branding, or archival photographs—without buying the book first.
Who It's For
| If you are… | The site is useful for… |
|---|---|
| A Wisconsin history enthusiast | A documented 120-year local business history with archival images |
| A beer or brewing history fan | Historic labels and brewery imagery from a 19th–20th century operation |
| A researcher or writer | A citable secondary source drawing on family and Wisconsin Historical Society materials |
| Looking for a brewery to visit | Not applicable—this is a historical site, not an operating business |
Practical Notes
- The site is in English and focuses on a single subject; expect a small, focused set of pages rather than a large database.
- Purchase and gallery access happen through the linked shop and gallery pages, not the landing page itself.
- If your interest is specifically in Prohibition-era brewing or 19th-century Madison business history, the book's stated scope covers both.
For anyone researching the Fauerbach name, Madison's brewing past, or historic beer label design, the site is a direct starting point—browse the gallery first to gauge the visual material, then decide whether the book fits your needs.