Spanning more than 140 years, the below list of articles tell of the creation, lifespan, destruction, and eventual restoration of Delaware’s iconic King Gambrinus statue.

Thanks to the media outlets listed below use of the articles and their generous coverage of our Restore the King campaign.

3/12/2023 – Restore the King Project Aims to Honor Delaware’s Brewing History (NewsJournal)

8/8/2018 – A Rebirth of Brewing in Wilmington (Philly Beer World)

7/7/2018 – Gambrinus a Symbol of Delaware’s Resurgent Beer Industry (DE State News)

Winter 2018 – Saving the Ultimate Piece of Eastern Breweriana (The Keg)

Fall 2017 – Saving Delaware’s King of Beer (Breweriana Collector)

10/2017 – Resurrecting the Beer King (Out and About Magazine)

9/1/2017 – Hulking Beer Icon Needs Your Help (NewsJournal)

1/21/2017 – The Stories Behind Delaware’s Ruins and Remnants (NewsJournal)

12/4/1978 – King Went All To Pieces At Death (Morning News)

7/31/1978 – Statue of the King of Beer No Longer Toast of the Town (Morning News)

5/23/1963 – The King’s New Arm (Morning News)

9/29/1962 – A Toast To King Gambrinus! (Evening Journal)

9/27/1962 – Monarchy To Be Restored (Evening Journal)

5/21/1956 – 74-Year-Old Beer Dropped (Evening Journal)

5/21/1956 – Gambrinus Gets Fatigued – Drops 74-Year Old Drink (Morning News)

5/18/1956 – Gambrinus Statue Coveted (Morning News)

4/18/1882 – A Handsome Sign (Morning News)