Oldest State Breweries

Alaskan Brewing Co

Alaska:

Alaskan Brewing Company was the first Juneau brewery since prohibition, opening in 1986.  Surprisingly, after a quick glance through the list, only 13 states have a brewery older than Alaskan Brewing.

Anchor Brewing

California:

Anchor Brewing, San Francisco  (Est. 1896)

Millstream Brewing Co

Iowa:

Millstream Brewing Company, Amana  (Est. 1985)

Schell's Brewing Co

Minnesota:

Schell’s Brewing Company, New Ulm  (Est. 1860)

Genesee Brewing Company

New York:

Genesee Brewing Company, Rochester  (Est. 1878)

D. G. Yuengling & Son

Pennsylvania: 

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Pottsville  (Est. 1829)  The oldest brewery in the U.S.

Lone Star Brewing Co

Texas:

Lone Star Brewing Company, San Antonio (Est. 1883)

Minhas Craft Brewery

Wisconsin:

Minhas Craft Brewery, Monroe  (Est. 1845)

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