Spearman Brewing Company

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right|A postcard depicting the Spearman brewery Spearman Brewing Company was a Pensacola brewery located at 1600 South Barrancas Street. It opened May 18, 1935, shortly after the end of prohibition, and was a member of the Florida Brewers' Association, which was founded April 6, 1934. Owner Guy Spearman, who also owned the Crystal Ice Company, allegedly became attracted to the industry after touring a brewery in Mexico. The Spearman slogan was "The Pure Water Does It." The brewery closed in 1960.

Products

Spearman Straight Eight Beer label

*Spearman Draft Beer

  • Spearman Draft Ale
  • Spearman English-Type Ale
  • Spearman's Straight Eight Beer (launched after bans of "strong" beers were lifted and named for its 8% alcohol content)
  • Bon Premium Beer