usuSCA-CAINE-MSS31_Becker Brewing and Malting Company Records

In 2007 the Salt Lake Tribune featured a story on Stan Sanders' collection of historical Utah brewing paraphernalia. The article also highlights several of the major historical breweries in Utah including the Becker Brewing and Malting Company, Fisher Brewing Company and the Wagener Brewing Company. Del Vance's book, 'Beer in the Beehive' is also discussed.

This newspaper section has several articles regarding the Becker Brewing and Malting Company. The article at the top of the page, entitled 'Historic Brewery's saga ending' describes the demise of the Becker Brewing and Malting Company and the demolition of the old brew plant. The other article entitled 'Becker's was colorful, family-run business' is an interview with Louise Becker Beck, the daughter of Albert E. Becker about her family. The second article continues on page 3F.

This advertisement proof and accompanying invoice were created for the Becker Brewing and Malting Company by the Western Hotel Supply Company of Seattle, Washington. The ad was used to furnish the menu covers of a cafe in Ely, Nevada.

This pamphlet describes the history, the founders, and the conditions in which Becker's Becco is made. It provides photographs of the Becker Products Company factory, the original Becker plant, John Becker and his sons, photos of the factory interior, various photos of Ogden, and the Becker's family recreation. The pamphlet was printed by Scoville Press in Ogden, Utah.

This is an advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener Beer. Becker's Best was re-branded as Becker's American Pilsener during the Second World War. This advertisement features an illustration of a man preparing to serve his guest a bowl of popcorn and several bottles of Becker's American Pilsener. The focus of the ad is that Becker's Beer makes a host popular.

This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener features an illustration of a man cleaning dishes in his kitchen with a glass of Becker's American Pilsener on the counter. The text of the advertisement describes Becker's Beer as being a good motivator to get a husband to clean the dishes. It also has the phrase, 'back the attack, buy war bonds.'

This advertisement features an illustration of a man barbecuing with several bottles of Becker's American Pilsener next to the grill. The text on the advertisement suggests that bringing Becker's beer to a party will make one the most popular host.

This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener features an image of Becker's Pilsener and the illustration of two cowboys shaking hands. The text on the advertisement compares Becker's Beer to a friendly western handshake.

This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener features an image of Becker's Pilsener and the illustration of two cowboys shaking hands. The text on the advertisement compares Becker's Beer to a friendly western handshake.

This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener features an illustration of a man telephoning his neighbor, inviting him to share a glass of Becker's beer. The text accompanying the advertisement suggests that serving a glass of Becker's makes a visit with a neighbor 'friendly and informal.'

This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener features an image of a hunter, his gun, and his dog, as well as, an image of Becker's Best. The text on the advertisement suggests that a hunter needs his favorite Becker's beer in addition to his dog and his gun.

This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener features an image of a Utah farmer and his plow. The advertisement also features a description of the high quality barley grown by Utah farmers, which is then used by the Becker Products Company to produce their beer.

This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener features the image of a cowboy rounding up three lost ponies. The text on the advertisement describes, that like a good cowboy story is enjoyable to the last page, a glass of Becker's Beer is delicious to the last sip.

This is an advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener Beer. Becker's beer was re-branded as Becker's American Pilsener during the Second World War. This particular advertisement features an illustration of a farmer and a plow pulled by three horses. It also has a paragraph describing the pure and wholesome ingredients used by Utah farmers and the Becker Product Company. The advertisement also contains the slogan, 'good beer is a product of good earth.'

This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener features a photograph of Wild Bill Cody's Wild West Show with a bottle of Becker's and the illustration of a cowboy imposed over the photo. It also includes the slogan 'Out West it's Beckers.'

This advertisement depicts an image of Becker's American Pilsener next to a list of the four instructions describing 'how to brew a beer as good as Becker's.' The steps include: having superior barley, having the material to produce your own malt, employ a skilled brewmaster, and build a reputation on high quality.

This is a holiday advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener. The advertisement features an image of two men standing over a holiday feast and includes the slogan, 'Holiday Hint, enjoy the drink of moderation... the brand of quality.'

This advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener features an illustration of a cowboy playing a guitar in the mountains and the lyrics, 'when it's summer in the Rockies... it's time for Becker's Beer.'

This advertisement features an image of a postman and includes a poem which praises his service and suggests that consumers of Becker's American Pilsener salute his service.

This is a Thanksgiving advertisement for Becker's American Pilsener. The ad features an illustration of a turkey perched on an axe handle, which is imbedded in a map of Utah. The text on the advertisement describes how Becker's American Pilsener pairs well with a Utah grown turkey for Thanksgiving. This ad clipping is from the Salt Lake Tribune.