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A Legacy Born in 1870 The Wiedemann brewing story began when German immigrant George Wiedemann Sr. arrived in the U.S. in the mid‑19th century, gaining brewing experience in New York, Louisville, and Cincinnati. In 1870, he established the George Wiedemann Brewing Company in Newport, Kentucky—a venture that quickly became Kentucky’s largest brewery. By the 1880s, Wiedemann’s operation was a powerhouse. He expanded the brewery with state-of-the-art facilities, including a malt house, new brewhouse, and a fine bottling plant. Under his leadership, the brewery introduced popular brands like Bohemian Pilsner and Bavarian-style…