Grows own Hops & Grains?

[maztec]

Are there any commercial breweries, other than the big ones - i.e., a micro/craft brew most likely - that grow their own grains/etc and hops? Or does everyone outsource to buy those from other people?

 

[Jon_TWR]

Tundra Brewery in New York does.

Here's an article about them.

The beer is good, but nothing special. I like mine better.

 

[maztec]

Thanks Jon. I wonder what others do it. I have a family situation that is in a state of transition that might open up the possibility of doing a brewery that is similar.

 

[r2eng]

Rogue...

 

[monnie]

Sprague Farm and Brew Works in Venango, PA

http://www.post-gazette.com/stories...n-hops-to-release-a-true-farmhouse-ale-318907

http://draftmag.com/new/feature/rural-revolution

http://www.sleepingchainsaw.com/tour.htm

Brian and Minnie are great people, and I am sure they would answer any questions you have. Their pub is in an old barn filled with old breweriana , the silo has a handle and neon lights that makes it look like a beer mug. Great place, Great People. And if you get there on the right day, Brian is doing chainsaw carvings......kind of like Disneyland for adults.

Monnie

 

[FastAndy]

Sierra Nevada does a little bit and supposedly Boston beer does some as well.

 

[maztec]

Cool! Thanks guys. My biggest fear would be malting my own grains. I have not tried that, and it seems like quite the process. But I am putting the cart before the horse, have to see how current business unfolds first.