USA, MA: Newburyport Brewing Co.’s rapid growth bursts expansion

Newburyport Brewing Company is preparing a major cellar expansion that will double on-site production capacity to more than 15,000 barrels per year, NorthofBoston reported on April 9th.

To meet increasing demand for its craft beers, the all-can and keg craft brewery is using a $280,000 Export Equipment Loan from MassDevelopment to purchase American-made tanks that will double the brewery’s current annual production of 7,500 barrels.

MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development agency, provides financing and real estate programs to support Massachusetts businesses.

“Newburyport Brewing has been growing rapidly and gaining widespread recognition for its craft beers,” said Marty Jones, president and CEO of MassDevelopment. “MassDevelopment is pleased to partner with Newburyport Brewing to help the company scale up its brewing operations and hire more full- and part-time employees.”

In addition to its expansion, the brewery recently announced a partnership with Delta Air Lines to serve its Newburyport Pale Ale on Northeast Regional Shuttle flights.

Co-founded in 2012 by two local Newburyport entrepreneurs, musicians and home brewers – Webb and Bill Fisher – Newburyport Brewing Company aims to capture the essence of Newburyport's quaint seaside character across a line of great tasting handcrafted ales.

10 April, 2015