Antique West Bend Brewing Co. Lithia Beer Brass Barrel Tap - Antique Wood Keg Spigot Collectible

Antique Lithia Beer Brass Barrel Bung Tap, Wood Beer Keg Spigot
What a wonderful find, this large antique barrel spigot made of solid brass measuring 15¼” long. These were hammered into the end of the cast wood barrel of beer and wine when tapping the barrel. The spigot has wonderful dark natural patina and aging. Originally owned by the West Bend Brewing Company of West Bend Wisconsin and used on Lithia Beer barrels.

1910 –The West Bend Brewing Company is sold to a collection of successful brewers from around the state. Popular beers that came out of the new ownership include Lager, Bock, West Bend Lithia, and Old Timers Beer. Lithia Beer is perhaps the most famous beer to have come out of West Bend. It was named from the lithia carbonate found in the local well water used for brewing. It was locally known as the beer that “gives no headache.”

Circa, 1910-20
Measures, 15¼” long.
Condition, very nice condition for age.
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Sku# 6790
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