The Brewing History Of Fergus Falls

It seems that Doug Hoverson’s book, “Land of Amber Waters:  The History of Brewing in Minnesota,” is inspiring others from around the state to take a local at their local brewing history.  Check out this story by Jeff Hage of the Fergus Falls Daily Journal for a historical take on brewing in that city.

Premier was reorganized in 1935 as the Fergus Brewing Co. Heinies was renamed Heinrich’s. Six Horse, Staat’s and Lord Chumleys were also being brewed in Fergus Falls — as well as brews for the Armed Forces, according to “Land of Amber Waters”. And to what should be no surprise in these neck of the woods, the company also brewed Viking Lager from 1935-1948.

After a 1948 reorganization the brewery saw its greatest success when the product line was simply Falls Pilsner and Falls Velvet. The Falls brands was being sold in both cans and bottles. Financial troubles and a failed expansion as far west as Montana were eventually the brewery’s doom in 1951.

December 7, 2007 | Filed Under Beer, Local Brew 

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