Jax Beer

Jax Beer was first created by the Jax Brewing Company in Jacksonville, Florida, which operated from 1913-1956. It was one of the last breweries built before the prohibition era.

In 1913, the Jax Brewery was founded by German-born William Ostner who had moved from St. Louis to Jacksonville. Jax continued operations during prohibition by producing ice and non-alcoholic near beer.[1]

After the end of prohibition, brewing resumed under the leadership of Ostner's sons, J.F. and W.A. Ostner. The brewery is also credited with being the first to sell beer in a six pack, in 1945 or 1946.[2]

In 1956, the rights to Jax Beer were sold to the Jackson Brewing Company of New Orleans and the Jax brewery closed its doors. The company operated out a building in the Durkeeville neighborhood on the north side of downtown Jacksonville, which as of 2014 still stands at 1429 W. 16th St.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Marc Wisdom (February 24, 2012). "Jacksonville Brewing History: Jax Brewing Company". The Jax Beer Guy blog. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  2. ↑ Bill Foley (June 1, 1996). "Jax Beer: The Old Milwaukee of another era in Jacksonville". Metro Jacksonville. The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved January 16, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Jax Beer: The Drink of Friendship". Metro Jacksonville. August 3, 2007. Retrieved October 25, 2013.