Wilmington Brew Works has just released one of its flagship beers, Krauch’s Creation – a helles style lager – in cans. But this release is special because the can’s graphics acknowledge the First State’s rich brewing history and reference two active brewing heritage projects – Restore the King and the Christian Krauch Memorial Fund.

The front of the Brew Works’ can features a colorful image of the old Diamond State Brewery’s King Gambrinus statue, in homage to a similar image that graced the former brewery’s Stoeckle Select brand bottles and cans in the 1940s and ‘50s. The reverse side of the label tells the story of Christian Krauch, pioneer brewer and Delaware’s Father of Lager Beer, for whom Krauch’s Creation is named. The label also features QR codes linking to websites for Restore the King, the effort to renovated Delaware’s King Gambrinus statue, and the Krauch Memorial Fund, the campaign to place a monument on Krauch’s unmarked grave.

Check out this video involving Brew Works’ John Fusco and Delaware beer historian John Medkeff discussing Krauch’s Creation can release.

The Friends of Gambrinus offer Wilmington Brew Works a debit of gratitude for their unfailing support for Delaware beer heritage projects and appreciation of the First State’s rich brewing heritage.

From 1865 until Prohibition, Hartmann & Fehrenbach’s Brandywine Lager Beer Brewery in Wilmington’s Forty Acres neighborhood was one of the Delaware region’s largest breweries. H&F supplied the Delmarva and beyond with their award-winning lager beer, porter, brown stout, and ale.

This shirt, featuring H&F’s mysterious Pegasus logo, pays tribute to one of Wilmington’s historic Big Three breweries.

Proceeds from the sale of this limited run shirt will be donated to Restore the King, the campaign to save the Delaware’s iconic King Gambrinus statue. Sales ends May 7, 2021,

Order your shirt here.

From 1872 until 1954, the name Stoeckle was synonymous with great beer in the Delaware Valley.

During this holiday season, the Friends of Gambrinus is offering this limited run shirt celebrating the legacy of the Stoeckle Brewing Company and their historic Diamond State Brewery.

Proceeds from the sale of this shirt will be donated to Restore the King, the campaign to save the Diamond State Brewery’s iconic King Gambrinus statue.

Order your shirt here.

Exciting news from the Friends of Gambrinus!

The Friends of Gambrinus is very pleased to announce a unique premium available to Restore the King campaign donors.

For a limited time, we’re offering detailed resin miniatures of Delaware’s historic King Gambrinus statue as donation premiums. The statuettes are exact replicas of the iconic sculpture that graced Wilmington’s Diamond State Brewery from 1882 until 1962. They are faithfully reproduced from a laser scan of the original king statue.

For a minimum donation of $275, you’ll receive a 9” tall resin King Gambrinus statuette. A 5” tall replica is available for a donation of at least $175.

Why not treat yourself or that special beer lover to a special slice of Delaware beer history and support a good cause in the process?

Click DONATE on the SUPPORT US page to take advantage of this special premium offer and help Restore the King. Please indicate if you would like a 5″ or 9″ replica when donating.

Thanks to reporters Ryan Cormier and Jerry Habraken and The News Journal for providing exceptional coverage of the Restore the King campaign.

Click here to view the story and video at Delawareonline. 

Look for additional coverage on Restore the King in the forthcoming November edition of Out & About Magazine.

Watch WHYY TV-12’s special program Dela-Where Else?, featuring a spot on the history and future of Delaware’s Gambrinus statue.