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Johann Adam Lemp ranks among the most influential figures in St. Louis history, the founder of a brewery that left an indelible mark on the city. But the story of the German-American founder of the famous Lemp Brewery still lies shrouded in mystery in the Gateway City. Newly uncovered legal documents, newspaper articles and recent scholarly research in Germany will weave the fascinating tale of a man that is far more complex and interesting than previously understood.

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""Historian Chris Naffziger's book Adam Lemp and the Western Brewery is a well-written and documented authority on the patriarch of all St. Louis Beer Barons. For anyone interested in St. Louis history as well, it's a treasure. With a deep dive into the personal life of this German immigrant, and his ambitious rise to become one of America's earliest brewing dynasties, it's an easy, fast-paced read."" -Dorris Keeven-Franke, Award-Winning Author and International Speaker ""Christian Naffziger's meticulously researched book offers a fascinating exploration of Adam Lemp's life, uncovering the complexities of his personal and professional journey. Naffziger's dedication to detail brings to life not only Lemp's story, but also the rich historical context of nineteenth-century St. Louis. The book is a testament to Naffziger's passion for St. Louis history, making it an essential read for history enthusiasts."" -Erica Threnn, Found St. Louis ""Adam Lemp and the Western Brewery by Chris Naffziger is an up-close-and-personal look into the life of one of St. Louis's most prominent industry moguls of the nineteenth century. Through Naffziger's exhaustive research, the journey of a young German immigrant with big ambitions comes into focus. In addition to the thorough historical accounts and records presented in this work, Naffziger paints an intimate portrait of the man himself, revealing the values, charisma and determination that propelled Lemp's success. With each turn of the page, Naffziger guides our path through the layers of Adam Lemp's private and public life-a life as layered as the caves that facilitated his destiny."" -Jeff Vines, STL-Style ""Adam Lemp and the Western Brewery takes a deep dive into the history of a man and a brewing empire that left an enduring mark on St. Louis. While local legends about the Lemp family and their brewing empire abound, the author eschews Lemp apocrypha in favor of fastidious research that sometimes (refreshingly) leads to more questions than answers. Including new research that follows Lemp across the Atlantic Ocean, Chris Naffziger tells the story of a complex man who came to St. Louis as an unknown immigrant on the run and ended up a four-star general in an American brewing revolution."" -Andrew Weil, Director of the Landmarks Association of St. Louis ""Add Chris Naffziger's work Adam Lemp and the Western Brewery to the growing evidence that St. Louis's south side is the cradle of lager beer in America. Meticulously researched and persuasively presented, Adam Lemp is a must-read for beer lovers everywhere."" -Greg Wolk, Author of A Tour Guide to Missouri's Civil War

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