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Weekly Online Newsletter Vol.25
One of the major influences in my early twenties was a gentleman I met from a brewery with local ties to North Dakota. I did not know what to expect before meeting him, because I had only been in the retail alcohol industry for a short period of time. Here I was getting the chance to meet the guy who not only started a brewery but had national awards, been in many publications that I’ve read and was a local celebrity.
Shortly after our introduction I was at ease, he was a common person with a huge passion for beer! His name as I’m sure most of you know is Mark Stutrud from Summit Brewing Company. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting Mark you know what I’m talking about when I say he exudes passion not only for Summit Brewing Company but for beer in general.
I learned more about beer from Mark in a few days than one could get from reading a library of books on beer; it’s history, ties to this area, the struggles with building a brewery from the ground-up, and the fulfillment of seeing it all come together. Thanks Mark, for all you do and have done for the brewing industry – Let’s Raise a pint for Mark Stutrud and Summit Brewing Company as they Celebrate their 30th Anniversary in 2016!
To Celebrate their 30th Anniversary Summit Brewing Company is Releasing 4 Limited 30th Anniversary Beers throughout 2016 – The first beer in the series is Summit Brewing Company 30th Anniversary Double IPA – Coming Soon
Please check with your Bergseth Bros. representative on these special releases along with other fine products from Summit Brewing Company (please note some products are not available in certain markets)
Saint Paul Business Beat: Summit Brewing Co. 2014 (Press Play)
Below is a few highlights from Summit Brewing Company Timeline of 30 years – Read the full history here: http://www.summitbrewing.com/culture/history
In 1986, Summit founder Mark Stutrud set out to rediscover the traditional brewing methods behind the great handcrafted beers that once flowed throughout the Midwest. Ever since, we’ve been painstakingly brewing beer as stimulating, complex and rich in character as the people who share it.
When Mark Stutrud decided to forego getting his Masters in social work to start a brewery, he knew he was undertaking a risky endeavor. This letter he received from the Brewer’s Association served as a crisp reminder. But Mark persevered, naming his new brewery after Saint Paul’s legendary Summit Avenue (Stutrud is too hard to pronounce) and he was on his way. The letter is now proudly displayed in the brewery’s Ratskeller.
Summit Brewing Company remodels the space of an old truck parts company on St. Paul’s University Avenue. We install a brewhouse from Heimertingen, Germany, and begin test brewing. After much experimentation, we proudly release our EPA and Great Northern Porter – in kegs only
In 1987, Early Success! Great Northern Porter wins first place at the Great American Beer Festival®. We begin bottling in the fall and introduce our first seasonal, Summit Christmas Ale.
In 1996, Summit purchases 4.2 acres in the Crosby Lake Business Park in Saint Paul. Groundbreaking takes place in July of the following year as keeping up with demand becomes increasingly difficult. Brewing begins on this site in 1998.
Extra Pale Ale wins a gold medal in the Classic English-Style Pale Ale category at the 2010 World Beer Cup® and a silver medal in the same category at the Great American Beer Festival®.
In 2011, Summit celebrates its 25th anniversary. Here’s to everyone who has clinked pints, bought rounds, showed support, extended praise, offered critiques, joined us on the town, stayed late, and shared their passion for great beer with us over the years. Cheers!
More Success in 2012! Summit is honored to pick up a pair of prestigious brewing awards: EPA wins Silver at the 2012 World Beer Cup® for Classic English-Style Pale Ale and Pilsener gets a Silver at the 2012 Great American Beer Festival® for Bohemian-Style Pilsener.
More Office Space (Drinking Space) Summit moves its offices across the backyard to the renovated building that houses the new canning line. Along with some much needed elbow room, the space includes a new industry meeting room complete with several taps and a custom bar made from reclaimed wood by the craftsmen at Wood From The Hood.
2016 – Summit Brewing Company Celebrates their 30th Anniversary, Raise a Pint!
Please check with your sales person on availability and pricing (please note some products are not available in certain markets)
CHEERS!