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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
[edit]Gary 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
[edit]The 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
[edit]True 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
[edit]True 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
[edit]The 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
[edit]References
[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.