The Man Who Build a Brewing Empire (Part 2): The Lemp Brewing Dynasty

#HauntingHistory #Lemp #StLouisHistory #LegendsOfLemp

Join Matt Mizell as we learn more about the life and times of Henry Vahlkamp, the man behind the 1879 Abandoned Mansion in historic St. Louis Missouri.

This episode charts the rapid expansion of the William J. Lemp and Co. Brewery, and the people, processes and technologies behind the 19th century brewing juggernaut.

Pick up Special Guest Stephen P. Walker's leading historical book on the Lemp dynasty, "Lemp the Haunting History" on Amazon via the link below to learn more about the true story of one of St. Louis' most tragic families, and their legacy. This book provides an in-depth chronicle of the Lemp brewing family, their haunted mansion, and the family suicides that sealed their fate.

The Brew is an ongoing Vlog series with quick hit behind the scenes glimpses into the ongoing day-to-day production and development with the Mansard Media cast and crew. Includes special guest interviews, bonus content, outtakes, and more.

Mansard Media's The Legends of Lemp collection aims to showcase and highlight the people, places, and history that has helped shape the unique and captivating Cherokee suburb of St. Louis, Missouri and explore it's beautiful and complex community and the haunting history of the Legendary Lemp family dynasty, whose legacy helped shape the neighborhood today.

Mansard Media is a multimedia and marketing production studio located in the Cherokee District of St. Louis, Missouri, focused on creating entertaining, educational, and engaging media content that uplifts small businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities looking for a platform to be seen.

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[suzannepolder]

So much to digest. You’ve given me more things to research. I’ll have to watch the live again. Thanks again.

[WhereDaToofpaste]

Your video detailed a huge fact about pasteurization I didn’t realize. I’ve done a lot of research on other breweries in town but one mystery that always had me bewildered was what caused Carl Conrad to go bankrupt just a few years into a lucrative business venture as an importer of fine wines and cognacs and of course his Budweiser beer. There was no brewery under Conrad. It was literally just some kids bottling hot beer in an alley at 6th & Locust where it was then taken underground to his Bremer Rathskeller. And as you stated you can put pasteurized products into bottles but if they aren’t sterilized and properly sealed it’s bound to spoil. This had to be what led to his demise in 1884. His largest creditor was Busch’s father in law and decided to dissolve the debt and employ him in exchange for the rights to his recipe, place of business, and trademark for Budweiser.

[borislicina]

Wow, really interesting listening to the story of a giant in StLouis and their downfall. The story reminds me of Hall and Brown Machine Co, the previous owner of Kaleb's house. Their heir, who was really interested in taking the business over, also died young and it changed everything.

[mfcobb]

Icehouses and the history of is so fascinating. Galveston, Texas has an old ice house that is now condos. I think the stack is still standing about 150' ? They really built buildings to last back then. Four bricks and more thick. Ice shipped in from up north. Using the height of the stack to evacuate. Keep it up Brotha, very educational and historical.

[mfcobb]

On a side note. In my childhood I had a best friend who's Grandfather owned a beach house on West Beach Galveston. He kept a closet on the ground floor stocked almost to the ceiling with Falstaff. He told us kids drink all you want, but if I find one can on the beach or around the house you all are cut off. We were like beer can police😅. We were 14 when it began. Very fun times. Never had a problem. Falstaff was pretty good!

[naybaby]

I’ve got notifications turned on, but I swear I’m missing getting some of these. But, I’m grateful to have videos to catch up on while I’m fighting off a migraine, today.
Thanks for sharing this history. It helps to breathe life into the house you’re working on.
Our last house was built in 1926, just a little bungalow. First thing I did was read the abstract for it. It was fascinating to look back through all the records, some handwritten, and glean what I could about the house’s history and owners.

[twistoffate]

I never even met Frederick Lemp, heir to the company, and felt sad that he died prematurely from his heart ailment. Looking at his image in the photograph, he looks kind & likable.

[dallen]

Just curious, I am new to your vlog. What's to become of the remaining buildings of the Lemp brewery that are still standing? I.e. the one with the railway arch and the cold storage areas...By the way, I look forward to your videos brother, love your passion and interest in restoring the Vahlkamp house, we can all see how much it means to you to restore it.

[ScarletRose]

Greetings from Australia!
I’ve just caught up on all your videos and really enjoying watching your journey with the house and it’s history..
Very excited to see how the house turns out, even in its now skeleton form one can see this was a beautiful house of its time..
Great to meet your experienced and talented team as well as seeing Kaleb and Phil make an appearance too!
All the very best with your family home and your projects in your community..

[suzannepolder]

Question: did you guys know the history of Henry VahlKamp before you bought the house? He’s quite an interesting person.

[suzannepolder]

Did you learn why William Sr chose his fourth son to inherit the brewery rather than his other sons? It seems like Billy would have been the best choice seeing as how he kind of followed in Sr’s footsteps.