Bob Fitzpatrick Shares Brewery History About Goetz Brewing and a Murder in St. Joseph

Pete Dulin and Bob Fitzpatrick at River Bluff Brewing in St Joseph. Goetz Brewing Country Club Beer sign hangs behind us.

St. Joseph brewery historian Bob Fitzpatrick and I met in May of 2024 to chat about Goetz Brewing, brewery history, and a murder. While savoring beers at River Bluff Brewing, Bob shared a wealth of knowledge about the city’s brewery history. His notes, newspaper clippings, and insight guided me as I shaped the focus of several chapters in Barons, Brewers, and Bootleggers: A Social History of Beer in Missouri (University of Missouri Press, Fall 2025).

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