We’re celebrating the publication of the definitive book about a St. Louis legend, Adam Lemp and the Western Brewery—join us to meet the author and take home an autographed copy! This event is free, but reserved seating is available only for those who purchase the book in advance via this website.

Johann Adam Lemp ranks among the most influential figures in St. Louis history, the founder of a brewery that left an indelible mark on the city. But the story of the German-American founder of the famous Lemp Brewery still lies shrouded in mystery in the Gateway City. Newly uncovered legal documents, newspaper articles and recent scholarly research in Germany will weave the fascinating tale of a man that is far more complex and interesting than previously understood.

About the author: Christian Naffziger has a background in Renaissance and early modern painting, sculpture, and architecture, studying the art of Catholic Reformation Rome and Eighteenth Century Germany. For the last fifteen years, he has turned his scholarly research to the study of the history and built environment of the city of St. Louis, with a particular interest in the development of the German-American brewing industry in the Nineteenth Century. He has worked in various museums, including the National Gallery of Art and the Saint Louis Art Museum. His work has been published throughout America and Europe.