INTERNATIONAL TASTEMAKERS

AS GERMAN IMMIGRANTS MOVED TO THE AREA IN THE EARLY DAYS OF AKRON, they introduced beer by opening the first breweries. In 1865, Fredrick Gaessler established Wolf Ledge Brewery. Later, he partnered with Wilhelm Burkhardt and the company became Burkhardt and Company. They resumed brewing beer after prohibition ended and continued to operate until the brewery was sold in 1956. The tradition of brewing continues on today as Akron is home to several breweries. Thirsty Dog Brewing is located in the Wolf Ledges area in the former headquarters of the Burkhardt Brewing Company. Visit Thirsty Dog Brewing, part of the #SummitBrewPath.

Akronicity

[ak-ruh-nis-i-tee) Noun. the innate creativity, tenacity and intellectual prowess that has and will continue to surge through the people of Akron, Ohio: embrace your akronicity and make your new ideas reality | akronicity is a uniquely, one-of-a-kind spirit of innovation and determination that only the people of Akron, Ohio possess. ORIGIN: Settled in 1825 — Akron from the Greek “an elevation” or “point” / icity (you’re wondering) is the sweat, tears, joy, steadfastness, grit, passion and smarts that are the foundation of the community we celebrate today and what will propel us into the future.

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