Bay Brewing Company is a New England brewing pioneer, co-founded by Dan Kenary in 1986, and holder of brewing license 001 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click here to read a message from our CEO and Co-Founder Dan Kenary. "As Friends of Harpoon, we wanted you to be one of the first to know about this news. We are hopeful that we can continue to grow both our brands and job opportunities in the Vermont community. "We are looking forward to the opportunity to carry on the Long Trail legacy in partnership with with the folks in production, sales, and support functions who will be staying on as part of the transition.
We will operate the Otter Creek Brewing Pub & Beer Garden, which will continue to be a great space to enjoy a beer. WhistlePig Whiskey, another great Vermont brand that we have a close relationship with, will assume ownership of the Otter Creek and Shed brewery in Middlebury. "As part of the agreement, we will continue to operate the Long Trail Riverside Pub in Bridgewater Corners, but will begin brewing Long Trail, Otter Creek, and Shed beers at the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor, VT. "We have a deep respect for Vermont brewed craft beer and are excited to deepen our already significant roots in the Green Mountain State as we acquire Long Trail Brewing Company, producers of award-winning hand-crafted ales under the Long Trail, Otter Creek, and Shed brands. "We have been Vermont brewers for more than 20 years (if you haven’t visited our Harpoon Brewery Taproom & Beer Garden in Windsor, VT yet, you are missing out)! Jeff Kozak, CEO of WhistlePig added, “We believe the additional production capacity in Middlebury will complement our grain-to-glass distilling and warehousing operation on our 500-acre farm and are hopeful we can continue to grow both our brands and job opportunities in our community.”īoth companies are working to retain production, sales, and support functions as part of the transition. Bay Brewing Company would be the right choice to carry on and protect the Long Trail legacy,” said Daniel Fulham, CEO of Long Trail. So when the time came to choose someone to take the helm at Long Trail, I knew Dan and the team at Mass.
“Dan Kenary and I have been friends for a long time – and we have a shared commitment to the Vermont community and passion for making great beer. “We have been Vermont brewers for more than 20 years and are excited to deepen our already significant roots here, while being great stewards of these brands.” After talking with Dan Fulham about ways we could potentially partner and create efficiencies when it comes to brewing in Vermont, it became clear that we’d be stronger together,” said Dan Kenary, CEO and co-founder of Mass. “The Long Trail family of brands represents more than just the right strategic fit for our business.
After a transition period, WhistlePig will convert production capabilities to bottling and distilling and continue to use the extensive brewing capabilities in Middlebury. WhistlePig Whiskey, based in Shoreham, will assume ownership of the Otter Creek and Shed brewery in Middlebury. Bay Brewing Company will continue to operate the Long Trail facility in Bridgewater Corners, but will begin brewing Long Trail, Otter Creek and Shed beers in its own brewery in Windsor. Bay Brewing Company (parent company of Harpoon Brewery) announced today that it has reached an agreement in principle to acquire Long Trail Brewing Company, producers of award-winning hand-crafted ales under the Long Trail, Otter Creek, and Shed brands.Īs part of the agreement, Mass. WhistlePig Whiskey to take over Middlebury brewery assets as part of transaction The famous Harpoon Beer Garden at the Artisans Park in Windsor.
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