Hamilton’s Historical Love Affair with the Business of Beer The City of Hamilton was once the home of the (then famous) Cincinnati Brewing Company founded by Peter Schwab. With that company name, he captured for his Hamilton brewery some of the prestige of the Queen City, recognized in the last half of the 19th century as one of the world’s finest brewing centers. In 1890, he advertised his Pure Gold brand as “the beer that made Milwaukee jealous” - a jab at his competitors in a city with a liking for German lager. The company continued to prosper and expand until Schwab’s death on Sept. 13, 1913. His successors stopped beer production in 1920, after Prohibition had closed legitimate markets for alcoholic beverages. It’s been a long 90 years since the breweries of Hamilton shut their doors and we are excited to present this proposal for a partnership with Stone Brewing Company. So let us introduce ourselves. Hamilton, Ohio wants to renew its love affair with craft brewing.
On the Horizon
The proposed site (the former Smart Papers facility) is a significant part of Hamilton’s history. The large smoke stack from the 100 year old paper mill still stands and can be seen as part of the City’s skyline for miles around. Pictured to the left are families listening to the HamiltonFairfield Symphony Orchestra at RiversEdge Amphitheater, which is located directly across the Great Miami River from the proposed site. This photo illustrates just one of the many locations with a view of the facility’s iconic smokestack.