The nanobrewery "fad" has continued to grow throughout the United States. We are not at all surprised at the number of nanobreweries popping up all over - craft beer is here to stay and drink local is the clarion call. While there is not a true definition* for a nanobrewery, we are defining it as a brewery less that 3 bbls in production per batch. If you have any further information regarding the following breweries and/or want to write up your own info email us at info@hessbrewing.com. Cheers.
Current Count: 93 in Operation - 51 in Planning.
Updates to the List: (as of Dec 30, 2012)
To the Operational List:
Humboldt Regeneration - from Humboldt, California
Bridge and Tunnel Brewery - from Queens, New York
Beltane Brewing - Novato, California
Apocalypse Brewing - Medford, Oregon
Sloop Brewing - Hudson Valley, New York
Wildcard Brewing Co. - Redding, California
Barhop Brewing - Port Angeles, Washington
To the Planning List:
Scars and Striped Brewing Co - from Waco, Texas
Wingnut Brewing - from Portland, Oregon
Operating Nanobreweries:
Ancient Lakes Brewing Co. - from Quincy, Washington
They brew on a 2/3 BBL brewhouse and hand package into 1//6th BBL Corny kegs and into 22oz bottles.
Angry Cedar Brewing Co. - from Nashville, Indiana.
Their website is under construction but it appears they are making beer.
Ambacht Brewing - from Hillsboro, Oregon
Meaning "Handmade" in Dutch this nanobrewery makes small batch beers that are all primed with honey! Tom Kramer is the brewer and is looking into a bigger system alreay.
Amplified Ale Works - from San Diego, California.
Founded by Alex Pierson & JC Hill in Pacific Beach. The 3 BBL brewhouse is maned by Cy Henley, formerly of Alpine Brewing Co & Ballast Point Brewing.
Apocalypse Brewing - from Medord, Oregon
A nano that operates on a half-barrel system and is targeting a production level of 6 barrels a month. They strive to offer five regular beer selections on tap, one rotating specialty tap, and one guest tap.
Automatic Brewing Co. - from San Diego, California
Lee Chase of Blind Lady Ale House (and many other great breweries) fame has started a brewery in the back of BLAH and is brewing on a 2 Hectoliter custom fabricated brewhouse! Sex Panther indeed.
Backstreet Restaurant and Brewery - from Guayabitos, Mexico
They brew on a 20 gallon More Beer Tippy Sculpture. Viva la MexiNano!
Baranof Island Brewing Co - from Sitka, Alaska.
Brewing up in Alaska on a 1.75 BBL system, this operation is run by Rick and Suzan.
Barhop Brewing - from Port Angeles, Washington
Licensed since November of 2010 and named Pacific Northwest Nano-brewery of the year in 2011, by the “Pour Fool” of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. They make aggressive northwest style ales.
Bat Creek Brewery - from Bowling Green, Missouri
Bat Creek Brewery was established in late 2008. It is owned by Jeremy Gilbert and Ryan and Heather Daffron. Their humble operation is run out of a machine shed. They have five year round brews on a smaller than one barrel brew system.
Battenkill Brewing Co. - from Poulsbo, Washington.
The “Battenkill” barn that houses our brewery in Poulsbo, Washington is reminiscent of the Yankee Style barns that have been built throughout the Battenkill Valley and is the perfect size for either a small craft brewery or dairy milking house. We chose the brewery!
Beaver Brewing Co - from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
They are an artisan NANO-brewery. Beaver Brewing Company has a 1.5 Barrel system that ensures that every beer is hand crafted. Every batch is tested before it is bottled.
Beetje Brewery - from Portland, Oregon.
Beetje (\'bea-cha'\) is a Flemish word that roughly translates to "little", or "little bit". This brewery will live up to that notion for the foreseeable future.
Beltane Brewing - from Novato, California
A start-up small-batch (3 bbl) production brewery and tasting room in Marin County and already open 7 days a week!
Run by Darren, they have already implemented a sour program! That is rad.
Big Woods Brewing Co. - from Nashville, Indiana.
A pizza shop with a BrewMagic in the back.
Black Husky Brewing - from Pembine, Wisconsin
They brew seven types of beer on a Brutus system. That's about all I can garner from their website.
BlackRocks Brewery - from Marquette, Michigan
Blind Bat Brewery - from Long Island, New York
Started on a 10 gallon kettle system and has recently upgraded to a 3 barrel brew kettle. It is run by Paul Dlugokencky.
Boxcar Brewing Company - from West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Founded in 2008 by cousins, Jason Kohser and Jamie Robinson. Boxcar began selling its Original Ale to local bars and restaurants in April of this year. The brewery was officially announced in May. It is owned and operated by Chester County residents Jason Kohser and Jamie Robinson and their wives, Kristen and Kymberly respectively.
Breakside Brewing Co. - from Portland, Oregon.
Breakside Brewery is the invention of Scott Lawrence and Tony Petraglia. Some mutual friends introduced the two after learning they both had a desire to leave their corporate jobs in order to pursue their dream of opening a brew pub. With limited knowledge, they jumped in head first and committed their minimal financial resources and made it happen.
Brewer's Union - from Oakridge, Oregon.
The Brewers Union Local 180 brewery has been adapted from the equipment belonging to the former Hawks Brewing Co. out of Roseburg. It features a propane-fired 3 US BBL.
Bridge and Tunnel Brewery - from Queens, New York
The brewery consists of 3 oak clad 55 gallon stainless steel kettles (HLT, MT and BK), producing 45 gallons per batch.
Brimstone Brewing Co. - from Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada.
Jason and Rod run this 0.5BBL brewery out of the Great White North.
Cave Mountain Brewing Co - from Windham, New York
Located in a ski town they have a nice restaurant with great deals and great nanobrewed beers.
Chappel Brewing Co - from Mariposa, California
Chappell Brewery is a small one man operation created with the help of some friends. For now I only sell tasters and bottles out of the Tasting Room Shop.
Cocoa Beach Brewing - from Cocoa Beach, Florida.
A Family owned and operated brewery and pub. They brew on a 1.5 BBL system with three 1.5 BBL stainless steel fermentors.
Cooper's Cave Ales - from Glen Falls, New York
Not only to they make handcrafted ales but they make gourmet soda and ice cream as well!
Copper Kettle Brewing Co - from Millmont, Pennsylvania
They produce around 50 BBLs per year, or at least hope to.
Corcoran Brewing Co. - from Waterford, Virginia.
They brew on a 1/2 BBL system.
Cutter's Brewing Co. - from Bloomington, Indiana.
A small brewery run by two longtime friends. They bottle three beers: Monon Wheat, Half Court IPA and Lost River Summer Ale.
Dads N Dudes Breweria - from Aurora, Colorado.
They are brewing twice a day, seven days a week on their Brew Magic sculpture in the back of a pizza shop!
Dunbar Brewing - from Santa Margarita, CA
Chris Chambers brews traditional Irish, Scottish and English Ales. He has a pub attached to the brewery where you can drink other beers as well.
Enegren Brewing Co - from Moorpark, California
Epic Ales Brewing - from Seattle, Washington
Located in SoDo ran by Cody Morris inside of a location previously used as a salon. He brews 1 barrel at a time.
Planning a Nanobrewery:
510 Brewing - from Fremont, California
Looks like they are just getting into the game up in Fremont.
BarnHouse Brewery - from Lucketts, Virginia.
Baying Hound Ale Works. - from Rockville, Maryland
Intend on brewing about 80 BBLs per year but looking to expand.
Black Acre Brewing Co - from Indianapolis, Indiana.
A small batch artisan brewery and tap room starting up in downtown Indianapolis with a focus on unique, specialty beers along with a few traditional favorites.
Black Heart Brewery - from Binghamton, NewYork.
They will be brewing on a 10 gallon brutus type system.
Black Shirt Brewing Co - from Centennial, Colorado.
They are going to be making small batch beer that is everything a beer should be. Plus they are awesome!
Brickyard Brewing - from Strasburg, Ohio
They will be producing 1 barrel batches for sale in 1/6th bbl, 1/2 gallon and 22 oz bombers.
Bucks County Brewing Co. - from Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
They are looking for funds to get their dream started. "Crowd-funding"
Cape May Brewery - from Rio Grande, New Jersey.
Ryan and Chris will be opening up Cape May in April of 2011!
Cardinal Brewing Co - from Nashville, Tennessee
A small backyard brewery located in East Nashville. Hoping to move out of the brew shed and become Nashville's first official nanobrewery.
Chattahoochee Brewing Co - from Phoenix City, Alabama
Planning on re-establishing a historical brewery in Russell County Alabama. For now I think he is brewing small batches.
Chino Valley Brewery - from Ontario, California.
This nano will be opening up in the near future in the Inland Empire. They definitely need more craft brews out there.
Hellbender Brewery - from Columbia, Missouri.
Jarrett Crader and his partner have been brewing together for a year and a half and are getting ready to launch a Kickstarter project to attain initial funding.
Hibbleton Brewing Co. - Northern Kentucky.
Still in the planning stages. Just started a website.
Little Giant Brewery from Anna Maria, Florida
Michael Wagner is starting a tiny brewery in Florida. There can never be too many Michael's in the brewing industry.
1.5 BBL system, located in Northeast Philadelphia, has passed its first hurdle and been approved by the TTB. PA state liquor control board is next on the list. Looking to distribute to local bars by late January 2012.
The New Republic Brewing from College Station, Texas
Two friends starting a nano brewery with hopes of growing into a large production brewery down in Texas. I wonder if a nanobrewery is bigger in Texas...
Old Hangtown Beer Works - from Placerville, California
They do not have a website, but Michael Frenn appeared on an episode of the Brewing Network to talk about his plans.
Petaluma Hills Brewing - from Petaluma, California.
Just getting into the planning phase. Keep an eye out!
Plan 9 Brewing - Las Vegas, Nevada
Rocky Point Artisan Brewers - from Long Island, New York
Three home brewers with one dream. Respect.
Santiam Brewing Co. - from Salem, Oregon.
They will be brewing on a 3 BBL system build by Stout Kettles
Short Snout Brewing Co. - Milwaulkie, Oregon.
Going to be a small brewery in the suburbs of Portland Oregon. Pug lovers too!
Two Beers Brewing - from Seattle, WashingtonCurrent Count: 93 in Operation - 51 in Planning.
Updates to the List: (as of Dec 30, 2012)
To the Operational List:
Humboldt Regeneration - from Humboldt, California
Bridge and Tunnel Brewery - from Queens, New York
Beltane Brewing - Novato, California
Apocalypse Brewing - Medford, Oregon
Sloop Brewing - Hudson Valley, New York
Wildcard Brewing Co. - Redding, California
Barhop Brewing - Port Angeles, Washington
To the Planning List:
Scars and Striped Brewing Co - from Waco, Texas
Wingnut Brewing - from Portland, Oregon
Operating Nanobreweries:
They brew on a 2/3 BBL brewhouse and hand package into 1//6th BBL Corny kegs and into 22oz bottles.
Their website is under construction but it appears they are making beer.
Meaning "Handmade" in Dutch this nanobrewery makes small batch beers that are all primed with honey! Tom Kramer is the brewer and is looking into a bigger system alreay.
Founded by Alex Pierson & JC Hill in Pacific Beach. The 3 BBL brewhouse is maned by Cy Henley, formerly of Alpine Brewing Co & Ballast Point Brewing.
A nano that operates on a half-barrel system and is targeting a production level of 6 barrels a month. They strive to offer five regular beer selections on tap, one rotating specialty tap, and one guest tap.
Lee Chase of Blind Lady Ale House (and many other great breweries) fame has started a brewery in the back of BLAH and is brewing on a 2 Hectoliter custom fabricated brewhouse! Sex Panther indeed.
They brew on a 20 gallon More Beer Tippy Sculpture. Viva la MexiNano!
Baranof Island Brewing Co - from Sitka, Alaska.
Brewing up in Alaska on a 1.75 BBL system, this operation is run by Rick and Suzan.
Licensed since November of 2010 and named Pacific Northwest Nano-brewery of the year in 2011, by the “Pour Fool” of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. They make aggressive northwest style ales.
Barrier Brewing Co. - from Oceanside, New York
Barrier Brewing Co. is a 1bbl brewery located in Oceanside, NY.
Bat Creek Brewery was established in late 2008. It is owned by Jeremy Gilbert and Ryan and Heather Daffron. Their humble operation is run out of a machine shed. They have five year round brews on a smaller than one barrel brew system.
The “Battenkill” barn that houses our brewery in Poulsbo, Washington is reminiscent of the Yankee Style barns that have been built throughout the Battenkill Valley and is the perfect size for either a small craft brewery or dairy milking house. We chose the brewery!
Beaver Brewing Co - from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.
They are an artisan NANO-brewery. Beaver Brewing Company has a 1.5 Barrel system that ensures that every beer is hand crafted. Every batch is tested before it is bottled.
Beetje (\'bea-cha'\) is a Flemish word that roughly translates to "little", or "little bit". This brewery will live up to that notion for the foreseeable future.
Beer Engine - from Danville, Kentucky
They brew lots of small batch beers available for growler fills or tastes at the brewery.Beltane Brewing - from Novato, California
A start-up small-batch (3 bbl) production brewery and tasting room in Marin County and already open 7 days a week!
A pizza shop with a BrewMagic in the back.
Black Husky Brewing - from Pembine, Wisconsin
They brew seven types of beer on a Brutus system. That's about all I can garner from their website.
BlackRocks Brewery - from Marquette, Michigan
This location is built inside of an old four square house. They don't serve food but have lots of great small batch beer on hand.
Started on a 10 gallon kettle system and has recently upgraded to a 3 barrel brew kettle. It is run by Paul Dlugokencky.
Blind Pig Co. - from Champaign, Illinois
Brewing starts in the SW corner, with the 62 gallon English style single infusion brewhouse. From there the 'wort' is pumped to the fermenters, either in the NW corner or in the back room, where it
spends several weeks.
spends several weeks.
Boqueron Brewing Co. - from Puerto Rico.
Founded in 2008 by cousins, Jason Kohser and Jamie Robinson. Boxcar began selling its Original Ale to local bars and restaurants in April of this year. The brewery was officially announced in May. It is owned and operated by Chester County residents Jason Kohser and Jamie Robinson and their wives, Kristen and Kymberly respectively.
Breakside Brewery is the invention of Scott Lawrence and Tony Petraglia. Some mutual friends introduced the two after learning they both had a desire to leave their corporate jobs in order to pursue their dream of opening a brew pub. With limited knowledge, they jumped in head first and committed their minimal financial resources and made it happen.
Brewer's Union - from Oakridge, Oregon.
The Brewers Union Local 180 brewery has been adapted from the equipment belonging to the former Hawks Brewing Co. out of Roseburg. It features a propane-fired 3 US BBL.
Bridge and Tunnel Brewery - from Queens, New York
The brewery consists of 3 oak clad 55 gallon stainless steel kettles (HLT, MT and BK), producing 45 gallons per batch.
Brimstone Brewing Co. - from Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada.
Jason and Rod run this 0.5BBL brewery out of the Great White North.
Chappel Brewing Co - from Mariposa, California
Chappell Brewery is a small one man operation created with the help of some friends. For now I only sell tasters and bottles out of the Tasting Room Shop.
A Family owned and operated brewery and pub. They brew on a 1.5 BBL system with three 1.5 BBL stainless steel fermentors.
Community Beer Works - from Buffalo, New York
A group of seven guys working on the brewery. Our 1.5bbl brewhouse is being made as we speak now, we have a location and hope to file with the TTB by early January and, if things go well, be serving by the end of the year. We're also looking to take the 'community' part of our name seriously, using local ingredients and partnering with grassroots organizations when possible.
Not only to they make handcrafted ales but they make gourmet soda and ice cream as well!
They produce around 50 BBLs per year, or at least hope to.
They brew on a 1/2 BBL system.
A small brewery run by two longtime friends. They bottle three beers: Monon Wheat, Half Court IPA and Lost River Summer Ale.
They are brewing twice a day, seven days a week on their Brew Magic sculpture in the back of a pizza shop!
Dirty Bucket Brewing - from Woodinville, Washington.
A small brewery run by Steve, Sharon and Chris Acord that will be specializing in 4 standards and a rotating array of seasonal beers.
Chris Chambers brews traditional Irish, Scottish and English Ales. He has a pub attached to the brewery where you can drink other beers as well.
Enegren Brewing Co - from Moorpark, California
A crew of nanobrewing captains: Chris & Matt Enegren and Joe Nascenzi. They brew on a 3 BBL system in Moorpark. Stop by and grab a pint or three!
Located in SoDo ran by Cody Morris inside of a location previously used as a salon. He brews 1 barrel at a time.
Foggy Noggin Brewing - Bothell, Washington
Jim is brewing on a 1/2 barrel custom system.
Great South Bay Brewery - from Bay Shore, New York
Rick and Greg run this nano out of Bay Shore.
Hank is Wiser Brewery - from Cheney, Kansas.
Good Natured Brewing - from Hamilton, New York.
GNB is a nanobrewery located in Hamilton, NY. We handcraft fine-quality ales made from local hops and other fresh ingredients.
Rick and Greg run this nano out of Bay Shore.
Brewing in the back of a pizza shop on a 3 keggle system.
Healdsburg Beer Co - from Healdsburg, California
My main man, Kevin McGee! There is more than enough wine in Healdsburg, just trying to level the playing field.
Humboldt Regeneration - from Humboldt, California
Keg and Barrel Brew Pub - from Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Not only did they land on Draft Magazine's 150 best beer bars list they brew their own beer. Currently brewing on a homemade "Brutus Ten" with 30 gallon kettles all in a 120 square foot brewing area. They have two rotating taps for 26 brews yearly. The owner is John Neal and the brewer is Sam Sorrells.
Keuka Brewing Co. - from Hammondsport, New York
Operated by Linda and Richard Musso. It is the first Microbrewery on this breathtaking lake and the only microbrewery on the Keuka Lake wine trail. Surrounded by some of New York State’s best wineries, Keuka Brewing offers an alternate world-class epicurean experience for wary wine drinkers and beer connoisseurs alike.
Humboldt Regeneration - from Humboldt, California
Humboldt Regeneration is a Sustainable Farmhouse Brewery
which means they are working toward growing all of their own grains and hops. The
barley and wheat are floor-malted on site!
Idle Hands Craft Ales - from Boston, Massachusetts.
A Boston-based nanobrewery specializing in handcrafted, Belgian inspired ale.
Not only did they land on Draft Magazine's 150 best beer bars list they brew their own beer. Currently brewing on a homemade "Brutus Ten" with 30 gallon kettles all in a 120 square foot brewing area. They have two rotating taps for 26 brews yearly. The owner is John Neal and the brewer is Sam Sorrells.
Operated by Linda and Richard Musso. It is the first Microbrewery on this breathtaking lake and the only microbrewery on the Keuka Lake wine trail. Surrounded by some of New York State’s best wineries, Keuka Brewing offers an alternate world-class epicurean experience for wary wine drinkers and beer connoisseurs alike.
Lawsons Finest Liquids - from Warren, Vermont
Sean Lawson runs this one barrel brew system. Sean won a bronze medal at the World Beer Cup this year for his Maple Trippel.
Lefty's Brewing Company - from Bernardston, Massachusetts.
They brew on a two barrel vessel and have 16 barrels worth of fermentation space.
They brew on a two barrel vessel and have 16 barrels worth of fermentation space.
Listermanns Brewing Co. - from Cincinnati, Ohio
Appears to be a online homebrew shop that brews small batch beer as well.
Manchester Brewing - from Concord, New Hampshire
Brewmaster Kevin Bloom. They haven't updated their website since November 2009 so I am unaware if they are still operating, but let's assume they are...
Mattingly Brewing Co. - from St. Louis, Missouri
Not sure what size system they brew on, but apparently they are a nano brew pub.
Maine Beer Co. - from Portland, Maine
Maine Beer Company is a very small micro brewery located in Portland, Maine. They don’t concentrate on any particular style of beer and donate 1% of their sales to environmentally friendly non-profits.
Milkman Brewing - from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
A small operation made of beer lovers brought together by Chris Momberger. They are united by a common drive to make unique and intriguing beer, using hard work, the finest ingredients, and an insatiable curiosity.
Not sure what size system they brew on, but apparently they are a nano brew pub.
Maine Beer Company is a very small micro brewery located in Portland, Maine. They don’t concentrate on any particular style of beer and donate 1% of their sales to environmentally friendly non-profits.
A small operation made of beer lovers brought together by Chris Momberger. They are united by a common drive to make unique and intriguing beer, using hard work, the finest ingredients, and an insatiable curiosity.
Mt. Carmel Brewing Co - from Cincinnati, Ohio
Mike Dewey and his wife run this brewery... though their website is a bit hard to follow, I've been told they are in fact a nanobrewery.
Mt. Tabor Brewing - from Mt. Tabor, Oregon
Ran by Eric Surface and Brian Maher in the heart of the Montavilla business district he provides single barrel handcrafted ales to local restaurants.
M.T. Head Brewing Co. - from Graham, Washington.
Mother Earth Brew Co. - from Vista, California
Kamron and Daniel run this AWESOME home brew supply store and nanobrewery. They are currently on a 1.5 BBL system and make some tremendous beers. They also contract two of their beers from a local brewery.
New Boswell Brewing Co. - from Richmond, Virginia.
2.5 barrel open fire brewhouse with eight 3 bbl fermentors.
Mr. Grumpy Pants Brewing Co. - from Ouray, Colorado.
They brew on a single barrel brew house. Good luck pronouncing their name!
2.5 barrel open fire brewhouse with eight 3 bbl fermentors.
Mr. Grumpy Pants Brewing Co. - from Ouray, Colorado.
They brew on a single barrel brew house. Good luck pronouncing their name!
Naked City Brewing - from Seattle, Washington
Don and Don run this three barrel DME system brewing exclusively for their Naked City Tap House.
Natian Brewing Co - from Portland, Oregon
Ian McGuinness and Natalia Laird are operating on a 1.3 BBL system while learning the ropes of the beer business.
NW Peaks Brewing - from Seattle, Washington
NW Peaks Brewery is a” nano-brewery” located in Ballard. They make less than one barrel of beer per batch. Instead of having a few flagship beers available at all times, we release two new beers each month.
Oak Hills Brewing Co. - from Hisperia, California.
A tiny brewer located in Hisperia, California.
On The Tracks Brewing Co. - from Carlsbad, California.
A small family run brewery in Norther San Diego. Greg and Nicole are currently on a 1/2 BBL brew house.
Oyster House Brewing Co - from Asheville, North Carolina
They run on a 1/2 bbl Sabco Brew Magic system.
Parish Brewing Co. - from Lafayette, Louisiana.
Parish Brewing Co. was founded by Andrew Godley, an enterprising engineer who found beer fascinating. In college at LSU he drank a lot of it. Once a responsible adult, he decided to learn how to brew it. This curiousity turned into a passion, which turned into extra fine beer - thus Parish Brewing Co. was born!
Plan B Brewing - from Smithers, B.C. Canada
Mark Gillis and Glen Ingram run this nanobrewery out of the great white north. A strange brew indeed.
Red Jacket Brewing Co. - from Calumet, Michigan
They brew on a 1/2 BBL SABCO brewing system at their restaurant.
Rising Tide Brewing Co. - from Portland, Maine
Roth Brewing Company - from Raleigh, North Carolina.
Apparently they are very small. Hard to get any solid info from their site.
Shipyard Emporium - from Orlando, Florida.
Ian McGuinness and Natalia Laird are operating on a 1.3 BBL system while learning the ropes of the beer business.
NW Peaks Brewery is a” nano-brewery” located in Ballard. They make less than one barrel of beer per batch. Instead of having a few flagship beers available at all times, we release two new beers each month.
A tiny brewer located in Hisperia, California.
A small family run brewery in Norther San Diego. Greg and Nicole are currently on a 1/2 BBL brew house.
They run on a 1/2 bbl Sabco Brew Magic system.
Parish Brewing Co. was founded by Andrew Godley, an enterprising engineer who found beer fascinating. In college at LSU he drank a lot of it. Once a responsible adult, he decided to learn how to brew it. This curiousity turned into a passion, which turned into extra fine beer - thus Parish Brewing Co. was born!
Piney River Brewing Co - from Bucyrus, Missouri
Joleen and Brian Durham are renovating a 70 year-old barn in the Ozarks to house their nanobrewing facility. They are currently brewing on a 10 gallon Sabco Brew System.
Mark Gillis and Glen Ingram run this nanobrewery out of the great white north. A strange brew indeed.
They brew on a 1/2 BBL SABCO brewing system at their restaurant.
Rising Tide Brewing Co. - from Portland, Maine
Nathan Sanborn is a 90 gallon brewing operation out in Portland. They are distributing beer in 22 oz bottles throughout Southern Maine
Apparently they are very small. Hard to get any solid info from their site.
Shipyard Emporium - from Orlando, Florida.
This is a small brew pub that is run in conjunction with Shipyard Brewing out of Portland Maine.
Slippery Pig Brewing Co. - from Poulsbo, Washington.
From what I can gather this is a small brewery in a residential area.
Sloop Brewing - from Poughkeepsie, New York
Brewing 20 gallons at a time, they produce 4 different beers available bottle conditioned and on draft locally.
From what I can gather this is a small brewery in a residential area.
Brewing 20 gallons at a time, they produce 4 different beers available bottle conditioned and on draft locally.
Steffan's Aldergrove Brewery - Tulalip, Washington
This guy is brewing on a 1/3 barrel system (re: 10 gallons), but he brews five days a week to make up for it. That reminds me of Dogfish Heads early days.
Three Barrel Brewing Co. - from Del Norte, Colorado
As their name would imply they are brewing on a three barrel system.
in the picturesque hills and valleys of south central Iowa.
Two Rivers Brewing Co. - from Easton, Pennsylvania.
Valholl Brewing Co. - from Poulsbo, Washington.
Looks like they are brewing on a Sabco Brew Magic Sculpture.
Vertigo Brewing - from Hillsboro, Oregon
Squam Brewing - from Holderness, New Hampshire.
Squam Brewery is a small, one barrel craft brewery operated out of a barn in Holderness, NH. They brew in a 55 gallon BoilerMaker kettle which They've retrofitted with two 5000 watt electric heating elements. They ferment in 42 gallon stainless conicals (Blichmann Fermenators). They sell their beer exclusively in 22 ounce bottles to stores in the Lakes Region.
As their name would imply they are brewing on a three barrel system.
Twisted Vine Brewing - from Des Moines, Iowa
The unpretentious little 1 barrel operation is tucked within the beautiful Madison County Winery located in the picturesque hills and valleys of south central Iowa.
Looks like they are brewing on a Sabco Brew Magic Sculpture.
Brewing on a one barrel system in a warehouse. Both are named Michael. That is eerily similar to our nanobrewery operation.
Washingtonian's Brewing Co - from Washington, DC
Cabot Boyd brews a Belgian Tripple in the heart of DC.
WnR Brewing - from San Diego, California.
Cabot Boyd brews a Belgian Tripple in the heart of DC.
White Birch Brewing - from Hookset, New Hampshire
Bill Herlicka runs this one barrel brewery. Each batch is bottle conditioned and aged at the brewery.
Wildcard Brewing Co. - from Redding, California
Opened in November of 2012 on a 20 gallons system, producing one regular and 4 seasonal beers. A family affair for sure.
Wild Wolf Brewing - from Nellysford, Virginia
Wildcard Brewing Co. - from Redding, California
Opened in November of 2012 on a 20 gallons system, producing one regular and 4 seasonal beers. A family affair for sure.
Wit's End Brewing - from Denver, Colorado
Slow Beer for Fast Times… We are an impossibly small Denver nanobrewery fueled by dreams and inspired by the limitless potential of craft beer…join us on our journey!
Wolf Hills Brewing - from Abingdon, Virginia
A one barrel brew system fermenting six barrels a week. You can stop by and fill up a growler if you like.
Woody's Nanobrewery - from Reno, Nevada
Pat Wlodarczyk runs this small neighborhood nano recalling a time when brewing was done by a community or family.
Worst Brewing - from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
They are based out of South Philadelphia and brews very exclusive batches of specialty beers. It was started when three friends decided it might be fun to take some interesting twists on various beer styles and realized they weren't the only fools who would drink it.
Pat Wlodarczyk runs this small neighborhood nano recalling a time when brewing was done by a community or family.
They are based out of South Philadelphia and brews very exclusive batches of specialty beers. It was started when three friends decided it might be fun to take some interesting twists on various beer styles and realized they weren't the only fools who would drink it.
Brew on a 10 gallon Sabco system and fermenting in a 27 gallon conical.
Nanobreweries that give their beer away because they are awesome like that:
Elizabeth Street Brewing - from San Francisco, California
SlumBrew - from Somerville, Massachusetts
510 Brewing - from Fremont, California
Looks like they are just getting into the game up in Fremont.
BarnHouse Brewery - from Lucketts, Virginia.
Baying Hound Ale Works. - from Rockville, Maryland
Intend on brewing about 80 BBLs per year but looking to expand.
Beltane Brewing - from Novato, California
Alan Artha is looking to have his nano up and running by mid-2011. Good luck!
Black Acre Brewing Co - from Indianapolis, Indiana.
A small batch artisan brewery and tap room starting up in downtown Indianapolis with a focus on unique, specialty beers along with a few traditional favorites.
Black Heart Brewery - from Binghamton, NewYork.
They will be brewing on a 10 gallon brutus type system.
Black Shirt Brewing Co - from Centennial, Colorado.
They are going to be making small batch beer that is everything a beer should be. Plus they are awesome!
Brickyard Brewing - from Strasburg, Ohio
They will be producing 1 barrel batches for sale in 1/6th bbl, 1/2 gallon and 22 oz bombers.
Bucks County Brewing Co. - from Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
They are looking for funds to get their dream started. "Crowd-funding"
Cape May Brewery - from Rio Grande, New Jersey.
Ryan and Chris will be opening up Cape May in April of 2011!
Cardinal Brewing Co - from Nashville, Tennessee
A small backyard brewery located in East Nashville. Hoping to move out of the brew shed and become Nashville's first official nanobrewery.
Chattahoochee Brewing Co - from Phoenix City, Alabama
Planning on re-establishing a historical brewery in Russell County Alabama. For now I think he is brewing small batches.
Chino Valley Brewery - from Ontario, California.
This nano will be opening up in the near future in the Inland Empire. They definitely need more craft brews out there.
Clara St. Brewing - from San Francisco, California
Bioengineering researcher turned home brewer turned nanobrewery? Huzzah!
Cosmic Frog Brewing Company - from Buffalo, New York.
Planning a brewery in the greater Buffalo area. It looks like they have secured a location!
Country Boy Brewing - from Lexington, Kentucky.
They will be a 1.5BBL nanobrewery and tap room.
Cosmic Frog Brewing Company - from Buffalo, New York.
Planning a brewery in the greater Buffalo area. It looks like they have secured a location!
Country Boy Brewing - from Lexington, Kentucky.
They will be a 1.5BBL nanobrewery and tap room.
Fountainhead Brewing Co - from Kansas City, Missouri
The founders/brewers, Andy Robinson and Michael Ojo, have been steadily creating new and classic beers with the hope of one day opening a microbrewery and taking beer-making to a higher level.
Gilligan's Brewing Co - Seattle, Washington
Currently a closed nanobrewery, but they are looking for a new location up in Seattle in the near future.Hellbender Brewery - from Columbia, Missouri.
Jarrett Crader and his partner have been brewing together for a year and a half and are getting ready to launch a Kickstarter project to attain initial funding.
Hibbleton Brewing Co. - Northern Kentucky.
Still in the planning stages. Just started a website.
Hop Yard Brewing Co - from Indiana, Pennsylvania.
They grow their own hops for their small batch brew system.
Little Giant Brewery from Anna Maria, Florida
Michael Wagner is starting a tiny brewery in Florida. There can never be too many Michael's in the brewing industry.
LouBrew - from Louisville, Kentucky
A couple of homebrewers trying to start up a nano in Louisville.
Mellody Brewing Co. - from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Plans to operate as a 2 bbl brewery creating custom beers in draft form, with delivery via firkins or pins in a ‘real ale’ format. Core real ale offerings would include a Belgian Single or Patersbier, a Rye Brown Ale and a Maple Porter.
Naked Brewing Co - from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Mellody Brewing Co. - from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Plans to operate as a 2 bbl brewery creating custom beers in draft form, with delivery via firkins or pins in a ‘real ale’ format. Core real ale offerings would include a Belgian Single or Patersbier, a Rye Brown Ale and a Maple Porter.
Naked Brewing Co - from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
1.5 BBL system, located in Northeast Philadelphia, has passed its first hurdle and been approved by the TTB. PA state liquor control board is next on the list. Looking to distribute to local bars by late January 2012.
The New Republic Brewing from College Station, Texas
Two friends starting a nano brewery with hopes of growing into a large production brewery down in Texas. I wonder if a nanobrewery is bigger in Texas...
No Where Brewing Co - from North Shore, Massachusetts.
They will be producing a number of artisanal hand-crafter beers for north Mass.
Old Hangtown Beer Works - from Placerville, California
They do not have a website, but Michael Frenn appeared on an episode of the Brewing Network to talk about his plans.
Petaluma Hills Brewing - from Petaluma, California.
Just getting into the planning phase. Keep an eye out!
Plan 9 Brewing - Las Vegas, Nevada
A two barrel system run by Steve Howe, he will be hopefully open by September 2010.
Pipeworks Brewing - from Chicago, Illinois
Pipeworks Brewing - from Chicago, Illinois
The partners in crime are currently overseas (I think?) working at a belgian brewery with aspirations to open a brewery in Chicago in the near-ish future. I'm not really sure if they are going to be nano or micro-sized.
Reformation Brewing - from Atlanta, Georgia.
They will be brewing on a 1-2 BBL system in a state with a three tier law. That'll make things a little tricky for them.
Rueben's Brews - from Seattle, Washington
We will be brewing our award winning ales on a 3 BBL system available only through our taproom, aiming for a mid 2012 launch in Seattle.
Reformation Brewing - from Atlanta, Georgia.
They will be brewing on a 1-2 BBL system in a state with a three tier law. That'll make things a little tricky for them.
Rueben's Brews - from Seattle, Washington
We will be brewing our award winning ales on a 3 BBL system available only through our taproom, aiming for a mid 2012 launch in Seattle.
Rocky Point Artisan Brewers - from Long Island, New York
Three home brewers with one dream. Respect.
Santiam Brewing Co. - from Salem, Oregon.
They will be brewing on a 3 BBL system build by Stout Kettles
Short Snout Brewing Co. - Milwaulkie, Oregon.
Going to be a small brewery in the suburbs of Portland Oregon. Pug lovers too!
St. Benjamin Brewing Co - from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
A small brewery from the place which is always sunny.
Throwback Brewing Co - from North Hampton, New Hampshire.
They will be attempting to create beers in the pre-prohibition style.
Trillium Brewing - from Brookline, Massachusetts
Really dedicated homebrewer who operates a great blog and has aspirations to get into the brewing world soon.
Two Kilts Brewing - from Beaverton, Oregon
They have not updated their site in a while, I hope the dream is still alive!
Two Trees Brewing Co - from Ventura, California
Valiant Brewing Co - from Lake Forrest, California.
Valiant Brewing Company is a small craft brewery planned for Orange County, California, in the Lake Forest/Mission Viejo area.
VanHouten Brewing - from Marin, California
Johnny and Creek Van Houten, a husband and wife team, are the mainstays of the operation. Johnny's dad, Tom serves as consultant and works with Johnny to perfect recipes. Between the two of them, they have almost 20 years of homebrewing experience.
Previously a Nanobrewery: Once a nano, always a nano in my opinion!
Two Kilts Brewing - from Beaverton, Oregon
They have not updated their site in a while, I hope the dream is still alive!
Two Trees Brewing Co - from Ventura, California
A small homebrewer based in Ventura, CA that has big dreams. My goal is to sell some of my handcrafted beer to local bars and restaurants. Ventura NEEDS some local breweries.
Urban Jungle Brewing - from San Diego, California.
A collection of home brewers working to get a new nanobrewery option going in San Diego!
Valiant Brewing Co - from Lake Forrest, California.
Valiant Brewing Company is a small craft brewery planned for Orange County, California, in the Lake Forest/Mission Viejo area.
VanHouten Brewing - from Marin, California
Johnny and Creek Van Houten, a husband and wife team, are the mainstays of the operation. Johnny's dad, Tom serves as consultant and works with Johnny to perfect recipes. Between the two of them, they have almost 20 years of homebrewing experience.
Previously a Nanobrewery: Once a nano, always a nano in my opinion!
Breaker Brewing Co - from Plains, Pennsylvania
They have five year-rounds and two seasonal brews. They have now moved on to a 4 barrel system... hardly a micro but outside of my criteria. Good luck and keep on trucking!
Craft Brewing Co - from Lake Elsinore, California
Four home brewers have opened a great looking nanobrewery and appear to be brewing on a pair of brutus-style systems.
Heater | Allen - from McMinnville, Oregon.
Rick Allen started on a tiny system and has worked his way up to a full scale brewery. Inspirational? Yes.
Schooner Exact - from Seattle, Washington
Four home brewers have opened a great looking nanobrewery and appear to be brewing on a pair of brutus-style systems.
Heater | Allen - from McMinnville, Oregon.
Rick Allen started on a tiny system and has worked his way up to a full scale brewery. Inspirational? Yes.
Schooner Exact - from Seattle, Washington
Started as a nano but have recently expanded to a 10 barrel brew system.
Seven Brides Brewing - from Silverton, Oregon
This company is named after the founder's seven combined daughters. Since they are eventually going to have to pay for seven weddings they figure they need to make at least enough money off this project to fund them. Now they have a 16 bbl brewing system.
They moved up to a 7 bbl system. Still they have an awesome website and are really nice guys.
*I'm going to define it as any brewing system 3 barrels or less.
