Frederick Gaessler

The first solid evidence of brewing at the site began in March 1865, when the land was purchased by Frederick Gaessler, a German immigrant, who then established the Wolf Ledge Brewery for the brewing of ale and lager beer.
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Gaessler built the brewery into a successful venture, due in part to its location in the heart of the city's German section.
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After this, Gaessler left the partnership to operate a nearby saloon, selling his share of the remains to Burkhardt.