
The final temperatures are reached with care- fully controlled heating systems within the barn. The sun heats the water in an array of pipes and tubes, and this heated water is used during the brewing process. In 2015, the Badgers designed and installed a solar water heater on the outside of the barn. “We’re not in a rush to grow too quickly, but we need more space.”Įxpanding at a measured pace has allowed for reinvestment in innovative brewing solutions. “We need more beer for this place before we think about wholesaling to restaurants or bottling,” said Dylan. A larger brewing rig with twice the capacity of their current hardware will fill the new space. The new expansion will double the size of the barn with a newly constructed addition. The Badgers replaced the roof and rotted walls and beams, and installed new electrical wiring and plumbing. The 100-year-old timber-frame barn that currently houses the brewery and tasting room needed extensive overhauling before opening for business in 2014. “We have the best customers, but we can’t make enough beer.” This growing demand has prompted plans for a major expansion to the original barn and doubling the size of the brewing rig. The community has really accepted us,” said Dylan. The growing demand for their beers has outpaced their production capability. They use these fruits in new beer recipes, root beers and barley wines, with innovative and classic styles. New fruit trees have been planted to supply black currants, elderberries, cranberries, and cherries. The Badgers began growing hops onsite three years ago and they’ve increased hop production through a partnership with Mace Chasm Farm. The beer recipes use local ingredients whenever they’re available. We’ve been using it for so long that our recipes and processes are really dialed in.” “It’s a small setup but it’s state of the art. We’ve been using the same gear and develop- ing our recipes since then,” said Dan. “When Dylan returned, we started brewing together again. Dylan worked at Mammoth Brewing in California and Long Trail Brewing in Vermont before coming back to team up with Dan on their own brewery. During that time, Dylan studied in the Master Brewers Program at the University of California at Davis. The brothers have been brewing beer for about 10 years. The popularity of their products and the relaxed, outdoorsy atmosphere of their brewery have attracted a loyal, growing following. Their enterprise began with a decrepit barn, a small beer brewing rig, and a desire to make good beer in a socially and environmentally sustainable way. In the meantime follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest news.In September of 2014 Dan and Dylan Bager opened the Ausable Brewing Company on Mace Chasm Road near Keesville, NY. We’re thrilled to finally join such a great beer state, and cant wait to meet you with delicious brews in hand. There’s a lot to find, but don’t worry- that’s what our handy Beer Finder is for.

Around football season you’ll be able to find favorites like Post Road Pumpkin Ale, Black Chocolate Stout, and the legendary Black Ops.

We’re starting off with our renowned Brooklyn Lager and breezy Bel Air Sour on draft and in six packs, sunny Summer Ale and brand-new Pulp Art Hazy IPA on draft and in six packs and twelve packs, our new variety twelve pack IPA For All and six packs of our hit non-alcoholic Special Effects Hoppy Amber and Special Effects IPA. Starting this month, our friends at Wisconsin Distributors will be spreading our beer across the state. Wisconsinites have been asking us to join in the fun for years, and now we’re finally on our way. This storied state is home to some of the most famous breweries, delicious dairies, and towering sports legacies in American history. Our bags are packed for a journey to one of the world capitals of brewing: Wisconsin. Read up on recipes, community support, stories, ideas and more.įind concerts, celebrations, and parties heading your way, and see what's going on in our Tasting Room. Read up on the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and how you can help.Īll the news that's fit to drink, from us and our friends across the beer world. The modern LGBTQ+ movement, and the significance of The Stonewall Inn. Grassroots activists and their fight for LGBTQ+ rights

How we teamed up with The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative to launch Create Space. Weekly trivia, monthly drag bingo, dinners, beers, and much more. Happy hours? Birthday parties? Fundraisers? Rehearsal dinners? After parties? We're here to host. Join a small group of lucky beer fans to go behind the scenes and geek out together.
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