Alpine
Beer Company opened its doors in the fall of 2002. Years before, an interest in craft
brewing developed into an actual goal for the future. There were years of home brew
competitions, brew science classes, and extended beer runs thinly disguised as vacations.
Always looking for a challenge, Pat apprenticed at a local brewery.
He got some hands-on experience, and valuable knowledge. A stroke of good luck gave
him the opportunity to purchase a brewing system from a local brewpub. The same system
launched the careers of many local brewers.
In November of 1999, Alpine Beer Company started contracting “McIlhenney’s
Irish Red”, from AleSmith Brewing Company. Very quickly after that, Mandarin
Nectar and Pure Hoppiness were released. These are the flavors available
in 22 oz. bottles plus Alpine Ale, our Pale Ale.
After about nine months of extremely hard work, Pat opened Alpine
Beer Company right in the middle of his home town. Just in the nick of time, too,
because the AleSmith-to-Alpine commute was killing him. There are approximately eight
to ten beers on tap at the brewery. These are available for purchase on site in
growlers, but
must be enjoyed elsewhere. Because of the small size of the operation, demand can
exceed supply at times. We have a seven flavors we make regularly, and seasonal specials
that come and go.
