The Brewer’s Spotlight returns! Did you miss us? This Tuesday, we’d like to focus on the Berkshire Brewing Company, otherwise known as BBC.
Since 1992, Massachusetts natives Chris Lalli and Gary Bogoff have focused on reviving the time- honored tradition of local, quality ales. They started Berkshire Brewing with the aim of producing ale with the same ethics and craftsmanship of an artisan. Although they originally intended to produce draft-only brews, the public demand for “take-home” products quickly induced them to start bottling. Within two years of business, BBC went from brewing 24 barrels (the equivalent of 774 gallons) per week, to 77 barrels (2,387 gallons) per week- (wow!) With this success came several new ales and the introduction of seasonal lagers to the family. And who doesn’t like a brewery that refers to their beers as a “family”?
It just makes sense that they put that much care and attention into brewing their nine year-round flavors of ales and various seasonal flavors...and, let’s face it, when one goes about any craft that way, it’s bound to be delicious. Berkshire Brewing takes the time to make every drinker’s experience as awesome as possible. As Chris and Gary say, “It’s all about the beer, but beer is nothing without the people.”
The 12th Annual Festival of Ale is soon approaching! This popular fundraiser brings together over 20 brewers featuring over 70 mouthwatering beers. If you’re interested in trying a Berkshire beer, come on by our Festival of Ale on Saturday, September 22!
Since 1992, Massachusetts natives Chris Lalli and Gary Bogoff have focused on reviving the time- honored tradition of local, quality ales. They started Berkshire Brewing with the aim of producing ale with the same ethics and craftsmanship of an artisan. Although they originally intended to produce draft-only brews, the public demand for “take-home” products quickly induced them to start bottling. Within two years of business, BBC went from brewing 24 barrels (the equivalent of 774 gallons) per week, to 77 barrels (2,387 gallons) per week- (wow!) With this success came several new ales and the introduction of seasonal lagers to the family. And who doesn’t like a brewery that refers to their beers as a “family”?
It just makes sense that they put that much care and attention into brewing their nine year-round flavors of ales and various seasonal flavors...and, let’s face it, when one goes about any craft that way, it’s bound to be delicious. Berkshire Brewing takes the time to make every drinker’s experience as awesome as possible. As Chris and Gary say, “It’s all about the beer, but beer is nothing without the people.”
The 12th Annual Festival of Ale is soon approaching! This popular fundraiser brings together over 20 brewers featuring over 70 mouthwatering beers. If you’re interested in trying a Berkshire beer, come on by our Festival of Ale on Saturday, September 22!
