website watertownhistory.org
ebook History of Watertown,
Wisconsin
Ducasse Brewery
The first beer brewed for
Watertown’s beer drinkers, however, was made even prior to the first brewery
here. An early day history of Watertown
says:
“The manufacture of beer is one
of the principal industries in Watertown.
Besides supplying a large local custom, the demand for Watertown brands
of this beverage is such as to make its manufacture as profitable as it is
extensive. C. W. Ducasse
brewed the first beer for the thirsty citizens of Watertown in a crude and diminutive establishment located about four
miles north of the village. He made
weekly trips to Watertown, with a few kegs in a cart drawn by a yoke of
oxen. It is said the fluid was so dark
you couldn’t see a frog in it. It is not
disputed, however, that a great many persons were very fond of looking for one,
well aware they never would find it.”
1948
Beer and Cheese Cellars of Early Days Uncovered
