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Ownership unknownNo longer operating

Nelson Brewing and Ice Co.

Nelson, British Columbia, Canada · Est. 1899

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Tally's Take

Why this matters

Ice production and underground/creek-cooled cellar are part of the site's historical engineering story. Legal entity: Nelson Brewing and Ice Co.. Production evidence: HISTORICAL PRODUCTION VERIFIED — SFU BRW-78.. Ownership as recorded: UNKNOWN / HISTORICAL. Owner as recorded: Robert Riesterer lineage; exact shareholders unresolved. Status as recorded: CLOSED.

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The People

Behind the beer

Robert Riesterer lineage
Owner

exact shareholders unresolved
Owner

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Travel Guide

Plan a visit

Address512 Latimer Street historical brewery site context
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Straight answers

Common questions about Nelson Brewing and Ice Co.

Is Nelson Brewing and Ice Co. still open?
No. Nelson Brewing and Ice Co. has closed. Ice production and underground/creek-cooled cellar are part of the site's historical engineering story. Legal entity: Nelson Brewing and Ice Co.. Production evidence: HISTORICAL PRODUCTION VERIFIED — SFU BRW-78.. Ownership as recorded: UNKNOWN / HISTORICAL. Owner as recorded: Robert Riesterer lineage; exact shareholders unresolved. Status as recorded: CLOSED.
When was Nelson Brewing and Ice Co. founded?
Nelson Brewing and Ice Co. was founded in 1899 in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada.
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