Hancocks Imperial Ale bottle
Maker
Hancocks
Description
Hancock’s Imperial Ale was produced in Auckland during the early decades of the twentieth century. The ale was created by Conrad Bruetsch, the son of a Swiss brewer. Bruetsch worked in Melbourne before joining the Auckland brewing business owned by Thomas Hancock (1807-1893). The Hancock's ale was popular, award-winning, and a common beverage to find in these types of bottles.
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Object detail
Courtesy of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
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