Newburyport Brewing Company
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| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
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| Founded | 2012 |
| Headquarters |
Newburyport, Massachusetts United States |
| Products | Beer |
Production output | 10,000 barrels |
| Owner | Chris Webb, Bill Fisher |
Newburyport Brewing Company is a brewery in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
History
Newburyport Brewing Company is Massachusett's only keg and can brewery, founded in 2012 by local residents Chris Webb and Bill Fisher. The brewery is housed in a 8,330 square foot facility and are the first brewery in the state to just can and keg their beers.[1] Statewide distribution[2] began in March 2013 by the Massachusetts Beverage Alliance, whose network consists of Atlas Distributing Inc., Burke Distributing, Colonial Wholesale Beverage, Commercial Distributing Company and Merrimack Valley Distributing Company. In March 2014 the brewery was noted as being among the country's fastest growing breweries with over 5000 barrels produced.[3] In May 2014 the brewery invested in new equipment to increase production to 10,000 barrels.
Products
Three beer styles in cans are offered: Newburyport Pale Ale ("The Flagship"), Green Head IPA ("The Beer That Bites You Back") and Plum Island Belgian White ("Belgian Style Ale"). Other styles such as Joppa Stout and limited editions like the spring 2014 Melt Away IPA are available on draught at the brewery's tap room and at bars throughout Massachusetts.
The Brewery
Newburyport Brewing Company hosts live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in its taproom. The brewery's founders play in a seven-piece funk band in Newburyport named Das Pintos.
The brewery has recently started hosting artist installations for several weeks at a time. Recent exhibitions include Shane Taylor and Charley Saint Lewis.
Staff
Brewmaster Mike Robinson's[4] accolades include:
19-time medalist at the Masters Championship of Amateur Brewing | 2009 Sam Adams Longshot winner – chosen over 1,300 entrants | 2008 Sam Adams Longshot finalist | 3-time Sam Adams Patriot finalist | New England Home Brewer of the Year