1920s Brandon Premier Brewing Co Ltd antique church key, beer bottle opener

...collector gift This particular brewery was set up in 1902, as a large capacity, state-of-the-art brew house. It was burned out in 1905 and rebuilt at a different location. The brewery operated until a referendum in March 1916 came down in favour of Prohibition. From 1916 to 1919, a loophole in the Prohibition Act allowed full strength beer to be sold and shipped out of Manitoba. After Prohibition was repealed, the company was purchased by a Winnipeg syndicate and re-organized. In 1925, the name was changed to The Premier Brewing Company. In 1928, it was brought into a holding company, Western Breweries, which marked the beginning of the end for many small breweries in the West. Western Breweries eventually became Carling Breweries. In decent condition with marks of age and use, including some rusty spots (see images) Size: 2-5/8 inches (6.5 cm)