John Bott

In the spring of 1890, WalkersÕ distillery hired a maltster by the name of John Bott, born in the Channel Islands, Great Britain, who arrived in Canada at the tender age of 18.Bott had been engaged in the barley trade in Toronto for ten years before moving on to Chatham, Ontario.There, he worked for Howard & Northwood as a maltster for 8 years.BottsÕ wine malt and stout were legendary."BOTTÕS MALT PREPARATIONS" received the highest award in its category at the Chicago WorldÕs Fair in 1893, giving considerable fame to the Walkerville Brewing company where he was now employed.Using a German brewing method, he renamed Walkerville lager Kaiser Beer.Shortly after, a ÔÕBARBAROSSAÕÕ brand was introduced named for Frederick the first of Germany (1123-1190), who sported a red beard.

In 1895, Bott was named manager of the Walkerville Brewing Company, operating on 4 acres of land with newly remodelled ale and porter cellars.
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In 1913, E. Chandler gave Griggs $5,000 worth of Walkerville Stock- later Griggs purchased shares held by John Bott, the former manager of the brewery, effectively giving him control of the company.

In the spring of 1890, Walkers' distillery hired a maltster by the name of John Bott, born in the Channel Islands, Great Britain, who arrived in Canada at the tender age of 18.Bott had been engaged in the barley trade in Toronto for ten years before moving on to Chatham, Ontario.There, he worked for Howard & Northwood as a maltster for 8 years.Botts' wine malt and stout were legendary."BOTT'S MALT PREPARATIONS" received the highest award in its category at the Chicago World's Fair in 1893, giving considerable fame to the Walkerville Brewing company where he was now employed.Using a German brewing method, he renamed Walkerville lager Kaiser Beer.Shortly after, a Ô'BARBAROSSA'' brand was introduced named for Frederick the first of Germany (1123-1190), who sported a red beard.

In 1895, Bott was named manager of the Walkerville Brewing Company, operating on 4 acres of land with newly remodelled ale and porter cellars.
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In 1913, E. Chandler gave Griggs $5,000 worth of Walkerville Stock- later Griggs purchased shares held by John Bott, the former manager of the brewery, effectively giving him control of the company.