History
Frank A. Rieker established Rieker Star Brewery in the late 1880s on West King Street at the site of Crystal Park and the former Blue Star Hotel. At one time, Lancaster city was homed to 3 major breweries and Rieker Brewery was one of them. Frank A. Rieker opened F. A. Rieker Brewing Co. in 1912, however, it closed in 1920. Unfortunately, in 1919, Prohibition took hold and gutted the brewing industry. For a while, Rieker ferried its kegs down West King via trollies and secretly pumped its beer through basement hoses during Prohibition so it could be bottled and shipped to Canada for sale. But the feds caught on, shutting down the operation - and eventually the entire brewery. However, with the opening of Rieker Bottle Works, the significance of the Rieker name and history in Lancaster isn't all lost. We aim to continue the rich tradition by offering the largest selection of premium, high quality craft beer, available in a variety of sizes.
Specialties
We offer over 335 varieties of craft beer and are constantly updating our beer menus with new releases. We carry those premium, hard-to-find flavors that passionate beer lovers scour the world for. Twelve rotating beers available to take home in a 64 oz Growler or the 32 oz. Crowler. We also offer singles, Mix a Six, cases, and kegs. Not just craft beers, 24 oz cans, full cases, Bud, Coors, Yuegling, Heineken, Stella, Blue Moon, & alcoholic slushies