From German immigrants to a massive American brewing empire

History · Published 8 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Discover the dramatic rise and fall of the Lemp family, whose St. Louis brewery once stood as one of the largest in the United States.

This video explores the saga of the Lemp family, a group of German immigrants whose journey moved from rags to riches to tragedy. The Lemp Brewery, located on St. Louis' Cherokee Street, became a dominant force in the American brewing industry before its eventual decline.

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