Who owns Pabst Brewing Company?

Answer 1

Paul Kalmanowitz owns Pabst Brewing Company.

The following are some interesting facts from their web site

In 1848 Jacob Best established his brewery with capacity of only 18 barrels per batch. In the first year, Best's brewery produced 300 barrels.

In 1850's Phillip Best takes over. Daughter Maria marries Captain Pabst in 1859. Pabst sells his shipping interests and takes a partnership in the brewery in 1863.

In 1872 Output was 100,000 barrels; Captain Pabst is President of the Company. Best and Company becomes the second largest brewery in the United States.

In the 1880's Best Select brand receives awards at world and U.S. competitions.

In 1882 Pabst adds pieces of blue ribbons tied around the necks of "Best Select" beer bottles.

In1889 Pabst changes name of company to Pabst Brewing Company.

In 1892 Company purchasing nearly 1 million feet of silk ribbon, which workers tied by hand around each bottle of Best Select Beer.

In 1895 "Blue Ribbon" officially was added to Best Select brand name and in 1899 brand name changed to Pabst Blue Ribbon. The Company achieves 1 million barrels in volume, and adds red stripe on label to commemorate. Early 1900's bring orders of over 30 million feet of silk blue ribbon.

In 1984 The board sold the company to Paul Kalmanowitz, the benefactor of the charitable trust that owns Pabst Brewing Company to this day.