Brewery Trivia

In 2007, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company began a new recycling initiative. They purchased a biodeisel processor and now convert 100% of the spent vegetable oil from their Taproom and Restaurant into biodiesel fuel that is used to power their transportation fleet. The processor is able to produce 50 gallons of fuel over a 48 hour period,and the fuel is used in both the local and the long haul Sierra Nevada truck routes.

Brewery Trivia

The Alaskan Brewing Company donates 1% of all proceeds from the sale of their Alaskan IPA to charities supporting the cleanup and continued preservation of oceans and coastlines.

Brewery Trivia

The Alaskan Brewing Company opened in 1986, making it the first brewery to open in Juneau since the Prohibition era. Their Alaskan Amber (a favorite of ours) is based on a recipe from a local turn-of-the-century brewery. They have since expanded and now brew a variety of year-round and seasonal beers.

Brewery Trivia

In 2005, the Full Sail Brewing Company introduced its Session Premium Lager. A tribute to pre-Prohibition-era beers, Session is packaged in a short, stubby brown bottle.

Brewery Trivia

When the Redhook Brewery first opened in Seattle in 1981, it's original Redhook Ale (brewed in a Belgian style) became known in the city as "banana beer" due to its distinct flavor.

Brewery Trivia

When Dogfish Head first opened in 1995, they were the first brewpub in Delaware, and the smallest commercial brewery in the country. They now produce over 20 different brews and their product is available in 25 states.

Brewery Trivia

In 1999, the New Belgium Brewing Company (producers of Fat Tire and all-around eco-conscious guys that they are) became the first wind-powered brewery. This made them the largest private consumer of wind energy at that time.

Bravo, New Belgium!

You can read more about their environmental efforts here.

Brewery Trivia

When Arthur Guinness began brewing our favorite stout in 1759, he signed a 9,000 year lease on the St. James Gate Brewery, which is where Guinness is still housed to this day.

Points for long-term planning.