The brewing of beer has a long history in South Dakota starting in 1866 when many Germans and other Europeans settled the Northern Plains. They brought the knowledge of farming and turning grain into ale, which resulted in a boom of brewing in the late 1800s until National Prohibition in 1920.
This exhibit discussed the ingredients used in beer and the process of brewing. It also explored the differences between various types of beer. Finally, it dives into the rich history of brewing in our state.
On display from September 2016-December 2017
We would like to thank:
- Cradle to Grave Farms, Worthing
- Dakotaland Museum, Huron
- Huron Public Library
- Millborn Seeds, Brookings
- Siouxland Heritage Museums, Sioux Falls
- South Dakota State Historical Society and State Archives, Pierre
- The Adams Museum, Deadwood
- Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin
- Wooden Legs Brewery, Brookings
- Emmanual Byamukama (SDSU Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science Dept.)
- Jerry Cope
- Leslie Cope
- Jerry Graslie
- Sherri Hall
- John Jacobson
- Robert E. Kolbe
- William Lee
- Rebecca Maciej
- Mary O’Neill
- Wendy Sweeter
- South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum Staff