Old Sacramento Pioneer Brewer. Louis Keseberg was the last member of the Donner Party to be rescued from their winter shelters in the Sierra Nevada and endured great humiliation due to the accusations of cannibalism. He owned a restaurant and also owned and operated the popular Lady Adams Hotel in Sacramento. In 1853 he converted an old bar room and restaurant at 29th and M Streets into the Phoenix Brewery, a local brewing giant for almost a decade. In 1854 he attained membership in the Sacramento Turnverein which gave him additional status and stability. About that time he introduced the first lager beer to Sacramento. Around 1856 he started distilling spirits using local produce such as peaches to produce brandy. He also produced about 100 gallons of malt whiskey per day. Unfortunately, his business was destroyed in the great storm in the winter of 1861-62.
Old Sacramento Pioneer Brewer. Louis Keseberg was the last member of the Donner Party to be rescued from their winter shelters in the Sierra Nevada and endured great humiliation due to the accusations of cannibalism. He owned a restaurant and also owned and operated the popular Lady Adams Hotel in Sacramento. In 1853 he converted an old bar room and restaurant at 29th and M Streets into the Phoenix Brewery, a local brewing giant for almost a decade. In 1854 he attained membership in the Sacramento Turnverein which gave him additional status and stability. About that time he introduced the first lager beer to Sacramento. Around 1856 he started distilling spirits using local produce such as peaches to produce brandy. He also produced about 100 gallons of malt whiskey per day. Unfortunately, his business was destroyed in the great storm in the winter of 1861-62.
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NATIVE OF BERLEBURG, GER.
1846 DONNER PARTY SURVIVOR
