“It’s nice because you can trust each other, you really know that person and you can build the dream together.” – Aaren
The Brains & Heart
Behind the Beer’d
The story of how Beer’d Brewing came to be started back in 2005, when Aaren & Precious met on the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology. While their love for each other sparked instantly, their love for beer was a slow burn – starting with an elective course on Beers of the World and developing into a fascination with home-brewing. Neither suspected that their shared love of craft beer would develop into the dream they are currently living as owners of Beer’d Brewing. But all the batches of home-brew shared among friends and the countless nights where their pillow-talk revolved less around romance and more around beer brought them to a crossroads: They could either continue as hobby home-brewers, working their regular 9-5’s, all the while wishing they were brewing, or they could step out into uncharted territory and try to make their dreams a reality. They chose to be bold – to take the leap into the great unknown, hand-in-hand. And thus, Beer’d Brewing was born.
Ours is a story of what is possible when creative vision meets stubborn ambition and combines with the trust and respect that comes from building not just a business but a life together. And no matter how we grow, no matter how many beers we sell or how many customers walk through our doors, we’ll never lose sight of the moments and people that brought us here.
Thank you to everyone who has helped us make this dream a reality. We might be the brains behind this operation, but we know you, our supporters and patrons, are the heart and we can’t thank you enough.
CHEERS!
Aaren & Precious
“I get to work with my best friend, that part is amazing. Not many people get to do that.” – Precious
We Believe in Quality First
Our number one priority is consistent quality in every single one of our brews – even if it means pushing back a release or canceling it all together. We’ll do whatever it takes to make sure that every sip of every beer is just right. Our customers deserve nothing but the best, and we’re dedicated to giving it to them.
We Are One Team
At Beer'd, we all rely on one another to get the job done. Each individual brings unique skills and experiences to the company. The more we work together - the more effective and efficient we can be. Whether you work in Groton, Stonington, on the road, or remote - we are one team!
We Are Humble
We have a point of view but don’t belittle our competitors or people who don’t share it.
We are a team that strives to make an awesome product and experience for our guests but we are balanced and humble. We acknowledge when we fail, admit it, embrace it and learn from it for the best interests of our team and community.
We Are Bold
We know what we like and what we’re good at – but we love getting creative and experimenting a little. We champion innovation and fresh ideas and pride ourselves on our ability to stand somewhere else entirely instead of just standing out in the crowd.
Meet The Team
Our team is comprised of a few dozen oddballs, weirdos, and nerds - just a few of whom are shown here! And we love every single one of them (and all of their fur babies!).
Did you know about 85% of our solid waste is spent on grain? Farmer Jim turns the brewer's spent grain into filling and nutritional livestock feed for his cows. Brewer's spent grain is full of protein, is mineral-rich, is high-fat, and is typically minimal in fiber, making it great for feed. This partnership saves us on grain disposal fees and feeds his livestock - saving both money. #BetterEcologicalPractices