Xavier Walz, a well known partner in the Lion Brewery of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died in the sinking of the Pommerania in the English Channel. He was 66 years of age.
The shipwreck is now a popular SCUBA dive site.
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Tavern Trove seeks images and facsimiles of signatures of America’s Pioneer Brewers so as to better tell their stories. We offer honest prices for ANYTHING associated with America’s brewing history, from the beautiful to the mundane. Let us know what you have through the contact link above.