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| Location | Ipswich, Massachusetts, United States |
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| Opened | 2017 |
| Key people | Gary Rogers (Founder & Chief of Business Operations) Jake Rogers (Founder & Chief of Brewery Operations) Seth Barnum (Head Brewer) |
| Annual production volume | 4,640 barrels (2022)[1] |
| Website | TrueNorthAles.com |
True North Ale Company is a craft brewery located in Ipswich, Massachusetts, on Boston's North Shore. Founded in 2017 by father-and-son team Gary and Jake Rogers, the brewery is known for producing a wide variety of traditional and experimental beer styles.
History
editGary Rogers began homebrewing in the 1980s, experimenting with various beer styles. After years of brewing experience, he and his son Jake, who gained industry expertise working at a regional brewery, decided to establish a professional brewery. With Head Brewer Seth Barnum and CFO Rory Laughna joining the team, True North Ale Company officially opened in the fall of 2017.[2]
Facilities
editThe brewery operates a 15,000-square-foot facility equipped with a 30-barrel production brewhouse, a 5-barrel pilot system, fermentation vessels between 10 and 120 barrels in size, and a high-speed canning line capable of filling 100 cans per minute. It has an annual brewing capacity of over 15,000 barrels.[3]
The brewery also features a taproom, a patio, and "The North Side" event space, which hosts corporate gatherings, weddings, and community events.[4]
Beers
editTrue North Ale Company produces a range of year-round, seasonal, and specialty beers, including:
- Vincianne Belgian Blonde Ale - Winner of multiple gold and silver medals, including the 2018 World Beer Cup.[1]
- Northern Haze Juicy IPA - A flagship beer with accolades from the Great American Beer Festival.[1]
- Cerveza Mexican Lager - Gold and silver medal recipient at major competitions.[1]
- Coast to Coast American Summer IPA - An easy-drinking IPA named by the Boston Globe as one of the best summer beers of 2023[5]
Awards
editTrue North Ale Company has received several prestigious awards, including:
- Gold Award, 2018 World Beer Cup (Vincianne Belgian Blonde Ale)
- Gold Medal, 2021 Great American Beer Festival (Cerveza Mexican Lager)
- Bronze Medal, 2021 Great American Beer Festival (Northern Haze Juicy IPA)[1]
Distribution
editThe brewery distributes its products throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Beers are available in the taproom for on-site consumption and retail takeaway.[1]
External Links
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f "True North Ale Company". Brewbound. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Our Story". True North Ale Company. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Our Facility". True North Ale Company. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "Visit Us". True North Ale Company. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ^ "These are our favorite new summer beer offerings". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2024-12-07.