| Frederick Lauer | |
|---|---|
 Statue of Frederick Lauer, 1885 | |
| Born | (1810-10-14)October 14, 1810 Gleisweiler, Kingdom of Bavaria |
| Died | September 12, 1883(1883-09-12) (aged 72) Reading, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Monuments | Frederick Lauer Monument |
| Occupation | Brewer |
| Known for | First president of the United States Brewers' Association |
Frederick Lauer (October 14, 1810 – September 12, 1883) was a brewer in the United States and the first president of the United States Brewers Association.
Biography
Lauer was born on October 14, 1810, in Gleisweiler, Bavaria. He emigrated to Baltimore in 1822, moving with his family to Reading, Pennsylvania.
His two sons were Frank P. Lauer and George F. Lauer; he turned the business over to them in 1882.
Lauer died on September 12, 1883.
In 1885, the association erected the Frederick Lauer Monument in his honor in Reading's City Park.
References
- "Frederick Lauer". Archived from the original on January 22, 2008. Retrieved February 14, 2007.
- "Frederick Lauer story". Retrieved February 14, 2007.