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- Ekhardt & Becker Beer Keg, 1895-1919 - German-Americans August Ekhardt and Herman Becker formed their brewing partnership in Detroit, Michigan, in 1873. By 1918, Ekhardt & Becker produced some 150,000 barrels of beer each year. Following a pause from 1919-1933, during Prohibition, the company reformed and operated independently for another 29 years. Ekhardt & Becker was absorbed by Pfeiffer Brewing Company in 1962.
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Ekhardt & Becker Beer Keg, 1895-1919
German-Americans August Ekhardt and Herman Becker formed their brewing partnership in Detroit, Michigan, in 1873. By 1918, Ekhardt & Becker produced some 150,000 barrels of beer each year. Following a pause from 1919-1933, during Prohibition, the company reformed and operated independently for another 29 years. Ekhardt & Becker was absorbed by Pfeiffer Brewing Company in 1962.