Smuttynose Brewing Company
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Smuttynose Brewing Company is a craft microbrewery
that was founded in 1994 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
. It is named after Smuttynose Island
, one of the Isles of Shoals
.
Founded in 1994 by Peter Egelston as a joint partnership with Ipswich Brewery (now Mercury Brewing Company
), Egelston quickly became the sole owner.
In 2004, Smuttynose began a plan to relocate to the site of historic mills in Newmarket, New Hampshire
, but the deal fell through in late 2005. Subsequently, Smuttynose began working on plans to build a new brewery on a 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) parcel along U.S. Route 1
in Portsmouth, but that also fell through due to community opposition. As of 2010, Smuttynose is in the process of building a new brewery and restaurant in the town of Hampton, New Hampshire
.
As of 2008, the output of the brewery was 20,000 barrels per year. Gross sales for Smuttynose Brewing Company in 2009 were $5.7 million.
The current, year-round beer lineup consists of Shoals Pale Ale, Smuttynose IPA (aka The Finest Kind), Star Island Single, Old Brown Dog, and Smuttynose Robust Porter. The Seasonals include Summer Weizen, Pumpkin Ale, and Winter Ale. Hanami Ale, a seasonal Belgian-inspired cherry ale introduced in the spring of 2007, was discontinued in 2011. The Big Beer Series is released throughout the year in 22 oz bottles and includes Barleywine, Wheat Wine, Imperial Stout, Scotch Ale, S'muttonator Doublebock, Farmhouse Ale and Big A IPA.
Microbrewery
A microbrewery or craft brewer is a brewery which produces a limited amount of beer, and is associated by consumers with innovation and uniqueness....
that was founded in 1994 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth is a city in Rockingham County, New Hampshire in the United States. It is the largest city but only the fourth-largest community in the county, with a population of 21,233 at the 2010 census...
. It is named after Smuttynose Island
Smuttynose Island
Smuttynose Island is one of the Isles of Shoals, located six miles off the coast of New Hampshire, but actually in the state of Maine. It was named by fishermen, seeing the island at sea level and noticing how the profuse seaweed at one end looked like the "smutty nose" of some vast sea...
, one of the Isles of Shoals
Isles of Shoals
The Isles of Shoals are a group of small islands and tidal ledges situated approximately off the east coast of the United States, straddling the border of the states of New Hampshire and Maine.- History :...
.
Founded in 1994 by Peter Egelston as a joint partnership with Ipswich Brewery (now Mercury Brewing Company
Mercury Brewing Company
Mercury Brewing Company is a brewery founded in 1999 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA.-History:The Mercury Brewing Company emerged in 1999 when Rob Martin, then Director of Operations for Ipswich Brewing Company, purchased the brewery and renamed the company Mercury Brewing and Distribution Company...
), Egelston quickly became the sole owner.
In 2004, Smuttynose began a plan to relocate to the site of historic mills in Newmarket, New Hampshire
Newmarket, New Hampshire
Newmarket is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 8,936 at the 2010 census. Some residents are students and employees at the nearby University of New Hampshire in Durham....
, but the deal fell through in late 2005. Subsequently, Smuttynose began working on plans to build a new brewery on a 10 acres (40,468.6 m²) parcel along U.S. Route 1
U.S. Route 1
U.S. Route 1 is a major north–south U.S. Highway that serves the East Coast of the United States. It runs 2,377 miles from Fort Kent, Maine at the Canadian border south to Key West, Florida. U.S. 1 generally parallels Interstate 95, though it is significantly farther west between...
in Portsmouth, but that also fell through due to community opposition. As of 2010, Smuttynose is in the process of building a new brewery and restaurant in the town of Hampton, New Hampshire
Hampton, New Hampshire
Hampton is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 14,976 at the 2010 census. Located beside the Atlantic Ocean, Hampton is home to Hampton Beach, a summer tourist destination....
.
As of 2008, the output of the brewery was 20,000 barrels per year. Gross sales for Smuttynose Brewing Company in 2009 were $5.7 million.
The current, year-round beer lineup consists of Shoals Pale Ale, Smuttynose IPA (aka The Finest Kind), Star Island Single, Old Brown Dog, and Smuttynose Robust Porter. The Seasonals include Summer Weizen, Pumpkin Ale, and Winter Ale. Hanami Ale, a seasonal Belgian-inspired cherry ale introduced in the spring of 2007, was discontinued in 2011. The Big Beer Series is released throughout the year in 22 oz bottles and includes Barleywine, Wheat Wine, Imperial Stout, Scotch Ale, S'muttonator Doublebock, Farmhouse Ale and Big A IPA.
Core beers
| Beer title | Style | Description | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoals Pale Ale | America Pale Ale | Based on an English pale ale, this brew is copper-colored, medium-bodied and highly hopped. | 5.5% |
| Old Brown Dog Ale | American Brown Ale | Old Brown Dog has been cited as a classic example of the “American Brown Ale” style of beer. Compared to a typical English Brown Ale, Old Brown Dog is fuller-bodied and more strongly hopped. | 6.7% |
| Finestkind IPA | American IPA | A light-bodied, unfiltered IPA with a high concentration of hops. | 6.9% |
| Star Island Single | Belgian Pale Ale | A highly sessionable, abbey-style ale offering a mix of flavor and refreshment. | 5.8% |
| Robust Porter | American Porter | This hearty, mahogany colored ale is brewed with a balanced of malt and hops, plus subtle notes of coffee and chocolate. | 5.7% |
Seasonal beers
| Beer title | Style | Description | ABV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Weizen | American Pale Wheat Ale | Summer seasonal. Brewed with a combination of domestic and continental wheat and barley malts, lightly hopped & fermented with a Belgian wit yeast. | 5.5% |
| Pumpkin Ale | Pumpkin Ale | Fall seasonal. Brewed with pumpkin added to the mash as well as traditional spices giving a pumpkin flavor to the beer. | 6.3% |
| Winter Ale | Dubbel | Winter seasonal. Full-bodied, amber beer brewed with a special Trappist ale yeast. Stylistically reminiscent of a Belgian Abbey Double, it features fruity aromas and flavor, balanced by soft Crystal hops. | 4.8% |