Merritt Brewery
Merritt, British Columbia, Canada · Est. 1908
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Why this matters
First named phase of BRW-130. Physical brewery used spring/creek water; exact legal mechanics of 1913 change to Nicola Valley Brewery are HELD. Legal entity: Merritt Brewery. Production evidence: HISTORICAL PRODUCTION VERIFIED — SFU BRW-130 and museum-authored local history.. Ownership as recorded: HISTORICAL FOUNDER/OPERATOR VERIFIED. Owner as recorded: Louis Forschner. Status as recorded: CLOSED / NAME-SUCCESSION.
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Common questions about Merritt Brewery
- Is Merritt Brewery still open?
- No. Merritt Brewery has closed. First named phase of BRW-130. Physical brewery used spring/creek water; exact legal mechanics of 1913 change to Nicola Valley Brewery are HELD. Legal entity: Merritt Brewery. Production evidence: HISTORICAL PRODUCTION VERIFIED — SFU BRW-130 and museum-authored local history.. Ownership as recorded: HISTORICAL FOUNDER/OPERATOR VERIFIED. Owner as recorded: Louis Forschner. Status as recorded: CLOSED / NAME-SUCCESSION.
- When was Merritt Brewery founded?
- Merritt Brewery was founded in 1908 in Merritt, British Columbia, Canada.
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