Hand Brewing Company
Pawtucket, USA
From the record
What we have established
Local Rhode Island directory/factory-inspection synthesis identifies Michael Hand Jr. As president and Bernard Cabisius as partner; full equity shares remain UNKNOWN. Do not yet accept the 1898-1933 date range or product list without directory/newspaper/permit confirmation.
The People
Behind the beer
Withdrew from Hand Brewing Co. of Scranton in 1899 and operated Pawtucket Hand Brewing; exact equity ownership share UNKNOWN.
Historical partner of Michael Hand Jr.; do not confuse with Julius Cabisius, later Roger Williams brewmaster.
The Beer Library
Beers
Export Pilsner Lager
Year-RoundBottle object evidence; exact first/last production dates UNKNOWN. (Pre-Prohibition)
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