Background Pals Brewing Company materialized in 2015 at an Oettinger Family Thanksgiving dinner. Paul Oettinger (aka Pal) started homebrewing back in college. After earning his Microbiology degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he began experimenting with many beer styles and…
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Smuttynose Brewing, Hampton, NH
Background Smuttynose Brewing was founded in 1994 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, by Peter Egelston and his sister, Janet. The name comes from Smuttynose Island, one of nine that form the Isles of Shoals. And the mascot, a harbor seal. Smuttynose…
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Odd By Nature Brewing, Cape Neddick, ME
Background Owner Jay Grey opened Odd By Nature Brewing in Cape Neddick in 2021. Grey, who also owns Ogunquit’s Food for Thought gastropub, came up with the brewery’s concept after participating in many beer events, providing food, and getting to…
Mason’s Brewing Company, Brewer, ME
Background Mason’s Brewing Company opened its doors in 2016 thanks to Chris Morley. Chris is a former Bangor cop who went into mortgage lending, then was bit hard by the home-brewing bug. After years of researching West Coast taprooms and…
Cooper’s Family Brewing, Scranton, PA
Background Cooper’s Family Brewing was born in an old boiler room in Cooper’s Seafood House, a landmark and roadside attraction in Scranton PA. The restaurant has been owned and operated by the Cooper family since 1948. Jack Cooper, who co-owns the…
Point Brewing Company, Point Edward, Ontario
Background Point Brewing is the brainchild of three brothers-in-law, Scott Dunn, David Kruger, and Claudio Palleschi. Palleschi, a noted homebrewer who’s been making beer in his garage and basement for years, is the head brewer. The brewery opened in 2022…
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Lost Forty Brewing, Little Rock, AR
Background Lost Forty Brewing was founded in 2014 by John Beachboard, Scott McGehee, Albert Braunfisch, and Russ McDonough. Three of these gentlemen, John Beachboard, Scott McGehee, and Russ McDonough created Yellow Rocket Concepts, that operated several restaurants before expanding into…
Narragansett Beer, Providence, RI
Background Narragansett Beer was the idea of six German American businessmen in 1890. Most likely, Narragansett got its name from the bay or the Narragansett tribe of Indians. At start up, a major product to bring in money was “Artificial…
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Wren House Südhalle, Ahwatukee, AZ
Background Around May of 2014, work began on converting a 1920’s house and garage into Westward Brewing Co. Drew Pool and Bill Hammond who met while both worked at Intel are the co-owners. By the time they received license approval…
Counterpart Brewing, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Background Counterpart Brewing was founded by Joe Sartor and Greg Gnys. The two Niagara Region natives met when they were working in Vancouver. Living in the Vancouver area is where Gnys developed his passion for craft beer, and had thoughts…
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