The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-01-28

aa-A Vrs1r TO JACOB SEEGER's EXTENSIVE LAGER
BEER BREwiRY.-The production OF lager beer has,
of late years, engaged the attention of several en-
terpIising gentlemen Of this city; among them our
old and highly esteemed fellow citizen, MIR. Jacob
highly interesting visit made to his establishment
the intersection of Pratt street and the Frederick
Rad, few days since. short time ago notice
pied into several OF our daily papers, which
gave q very glowing description OF an extensive Ia
ger beer brewery in New jersey but it was not per
haps known at that time that we had in our midst
one which far exceeded it In extent capacity, and
superiority Of the beer produced Mr. Seeger, by
the employment OF his capital, and energetic course
in business has succeeded in establishing brewery
which renders il unnecessary for citlZeus rely
upon rival establishments abroad for their sup
Plies aud glad that it is so, because il not
only keeps money in circulation at home, but affords
Employment to many who would otherwise remain
lille. The popularity which lager beer has gained
rs a beverage, excited within us Il desire TO wit
the process of its manufacture and having done
So were all well satisfied in our own minds that
The beverage 50 far from being injurious imparts
tracts or artificial means employed in iis pro
ducton but from the products Of nature alone is the
bright. the clear and foaming lager brought INTO eX
stence. Mr.. Seeger has appropriated 10 his bust
ness tract OF land occupying front OF Joo. ana
cry; this is substantial edfce constructed princi-
paly Of blue free stone. 1t has front 90 feet ana
depth of 40 feet twas constructed at heavy outlay
of capital and was built with an express view 10
he manufacture of lager beer of superior quality.
All the interIos trrang ments,t gether VIII the m
chin ry aud the appurten snces of the brew
ery are complete in every particular included in
these is fine steam engine winch supplies the pow
se 70 I the Malt Mil Rsre the fret
which consists in grinding the malt, II Is then con-
We, ed by means Of tubes into tubs. there are two
of these of great capacity. From here it is convey
ed into water watts capable of containing $50 barrels
1t lie then passed into kettles and boiled and again
r-pa-sed to the mashtub. This process Is repeated
three times order extract every particle sui
auce and swee tness from the malt. The hops are
then sdulterated' after which the LIQUID is pumped
conveyed into large frrmenting tubs from these it
is carried on by means Of hose into the cellars be
neatb and placed into large casks holding from Is
to 20 barrels here is kept until ready for use when
it is drawn off into small kegs and made really for
market.
The vaults of this brewery are probably the best
constructed OF any in the country. These yanlis
have an archway of two feet In kness, and have
side walls Of three feet in thickness The principal
ores are eemeated, and being well ventilated have
atmosphere peculiarly favorable to the desired
purpose. The principal vault for the keeping of
winter beer has depth of - feet it being 10 feet
long, 60 feet wide, and il filled with casks contain-
ing 1900 barrels There 22 vaults for the preserve
ton of summer beer, of the f'llowing dimens ons :
one of 90 feet. In Of the cellars Is a spring of
excellent water, which is conveyed by means of q
lrce pump into the upper portions Of the building
The whole of this extensive and admirably ar
ranged brewery. is under the skillful manag cement
4 Mr. Conrad Klaus. for many years connected with
Prussia. and other places No better evidence OF
his capacity ia needed than the superior and invigo
rating quality OF eegers Lager Beer" In the rear
If the brewery are several buildings which are used
for various purposes, such rs carriage house. sta
oes cooperiug shop, cask sheds. &c tho whole civ
lnR evidence OF large and prosperous business
We observed ON the premi es Ave Of Mr. aenger's
large wagons. all of which we're W. II reiahed with
casks. de.igned for city Use. Lager Beer was in
PRODUCED into this country about twelve years ago
It's popularity beverage is TO be attributed TO
the fact that owing to its mild and genial nature il
promotes sociality among those who use H. without
producing degradation and drunkenness as Is the
case with spritnous liquors. and in this point view
must be regarded as benefit 10 society We con
gratu late old friend therefore upon the success
which has attend his efforts. and trust that he
may long live to enjoy the fruits OF his enterprise
and liberality Bait Dispatch.
r. WILBACHER, Soc Agent for JACOB sEEsEs's
Lager Beer. See advertisement.