2022
BRAND DECK
We are a veteran-built Vermont craft brewery on a mission to brew world-class beer while enriching our community. We are 14th Star Brewing Co.
Founder
Founder
Director of Brewing Operations
General Manager
STEVE GAGNER
MATT KEHAYA
steve@14thstarbrewing.com
matt@14thstarbrewing.com
FOUNDER
PRESCOTT STANTON
DIRECTOR OF BREWING OPERATIONS
prescott@14thstarbrewing.com
DAVID RHEAUME
BRANDING & COMMUNICAITONS
david@14thstarbrewing.com
FOUNDER
RYAN CHAFFIN GENERAL MANAGER
ryan@14thstarbrewing.com
JACKIE HAWKINS CFO / HR MANAGER
jackie@14thstarbrewing.com
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A DECATE OF GREAT CRAFT BEER AND A DECATE OF SERVICE It’s hard to believe that this year marks the brewery’s 10th anniversary. From the earliest days of daydreaming about opening a brewery while we were stationed in the mountains of Afghanistan, Matt and I always wanted this business to be something bigger, something more profound than just beer. We knew that it had to make a difference. We felt that the community was in need of a new generation of leadership that would prioritize people over profits and community over consumerism. With this belief in mind, we rented a small garage on Lower Newton Street in St Albans, built a brewhouse from old maple sugaring equipment, and threw ourselves headlong into the business of craft brewing. To say we are proud of what our team and community have accomplished in the last 10 years would be an understatement. While Matt and I continue to actively serve our country, our team at the brewery crafted unbelievably great beer while creating countless amazing experiences and opportunities for our community to get involved and make the community a better place. From mobilizing the “14th Star Army” to clean up the downtown during Green Up Day to raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for veteran and community non-profits, our team has embodied our motto that we are “Brewed with a Mission.” That’s not to say that the last ten years have been smooth sailing - far from it! We’ve made huge mistakes and have weathered setbacks. We’ve banded together to combat the ongoing pandemic and our team is stronger than ever. But nothing worth doing is ever easy, so we look to the past difficulties as fuel for the fire. And we’re launching into our second decade with both barrels blazing. What does that mean for the craft beer-loving community? Simply put: more of what you love from 14th Star! We’re retooling our core lineup of beers to be more relevant and exciting while maintaining the consistency and quality for which we’re known. We’re renovating our packaging and in-house experience to better reflect WHO we are and WHY we do what we do. We’re hitting the streets and our retail partners with a bigger presence and better sales support. Finally, we’re going to continue our decade-long service to others - the veteran and local communities alike, and continue to show our fellow local businesses that there is more to being a small Vermont business than spreadsheets and bottom lines. We are, and continue to be, “Brewed with a Mission.” That mission is to build our community through the power of the world’s greatest craft beer. Want to be a part of the movement? It’s simple… FOLLOW ME!”
Founder
Founder
WELCOME OUR NEW GENERAL MANAGER - RYAN CHAFFIN!
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RYAN’S COMMITMENTS FOR 2022 AND BEYOND
A balanced, and modern portfolio that continually evolves and fits the needs of our thirsty consumers, and highlights the amazing abilities of our Brewmaster Prescott Stanton and his team in our brewhouse. Being the best partner in Vermont alongside our wholesale partner Farrell Distributing, out-of-state wholesale partners, the retail landscape, the hospitality sector, veterans, and selected non-profits we have committed to. Along with our local neighbors and retailers who we will stand by, and folks who call our brewery home. Creating a taproom experience with elevated marketing platforms, along with our creative designer David Rheaume that reflects and showcases our past 10 years, while building the future of where we are going as a company for our wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. This includes nurturing our amazing front-of-house team who represent our brand to guests far and wide creating the best customer experience and memories when beer lovers choose to join us for an evening out. We will be dedicated to our employees and support each other at all times, alongside Jackie Hawkins our CFO/ HR manager leading the charge. Taking lead on creating, and hopefully inspiring what a brand ambassador is for the 14th Star Brewing Company. Representing us in a positive light, while increasing brand awareness on our beer, and the mission, encouraging all to follow us. Making business decisions that ensure our next ten years are aligned with our mission to brew world-class beer while enriching our community, both responsibly, and fiscally prudent to reinvest in our organization, founders, and folks who bet on us from the beginning I’m excited to join this group and carry out this current mission while navigating it into the future with all of your support.” General Manager
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS! An updated look, updated Taproom experience, and a new core brew lineup — we are kicking off our 10 Year Anniversary with a bang! To celebrate this milestone we will be hosting special 10 Year Anniversary related events and promotions all year long! Keep an eye on our social media for announcements and more information. instagram.com/14thstarbrewing | facebook.com/14thstarbrewing | www.14thstarbrewing.com
Founders Matt Kehaya and Steve Gagner toast to the beginnings of 14th Star Brewing Co.
14th Star General Manager Ryan Chaffin gets behind one of his favorite brews, Valor Ale
14th Star Director of Brewing Operations Prescott Stanton mashes in on a pilot batch
A cold pint ready to be served at 14th Star Brewery & Taproom
David Rheaume shows off a 14th Star Marketing Display
Brewers Kendall Krebs and Andrew Godiksen add fruit puree to a new brew!
Prescott Stanton pouring samples at a 14th Star tasting event.
Take us out to the Ball Game! Taproom Beertenders Renée and Kellsie join the 14th Star team for a night out at the Ballpark!
Shipping 14th Star kegs out to your favorite local bars and restaurants!
Steve accepts the trophy for Best Stout at the Claremont Brewfest Battle of the Brews
10 YEARS OF RECOGNATION & AWARDS Award-winning Craft Beer
Community Awards & Recognition
Beer Army Foundation Beer Wars 2017 Bronze Medal - Oktoberfest 2017 Silver Medal - Maple Breakfast Stout
Vermont Business Magazine 2014 Rising Star - Steve Gagner 2016 Rising Star - Ryan Chaffin
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Veteran Alcohol Beverage Competition 2018 Silver Medal (and Judges “Purple Heart”) - B-72 New York International Beer Competition 2019 Silver Medal - Maple Breakfast Stout 2019 Bronze Medal - Follow Me Great American Beer Festival® 2019 Bronze Medal (Specialty Berliner Weisse Category) Raspberry Vermonter Weiss Vermont Business Magazine 2017 Best Vermont Made Product 2020 Best Vermont Made Beverage Claremont Brewfest Battle of the Brews 2019 Best Stout- Maple Breakfast Stout 2021 Best Stout - Maple Breakfast Stout
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Timothy Bovat Civic Involvement Award 2017 Business & Professional Women (BPW) Franklin County 2018 Woman of the Year - Jackie White Hawkins Military Times Rebootcamp 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year - Steve Gagner U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2019 Vermont Small Business Person of the Year - Steve Gagner Masters and Powers 2019 Best of Upper Vermont Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation (FCIDC) 2019 Business of the Year Award Vermont Business Magazine - Best of Business Awards 2019 Best After Work Bar: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison 2020 Best After Work Bar: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison 2021 Best After Work Bar: Franklin/Grand Isle/Addison
OUR BEER
Whether it is using the freshest local ingredients possible or finding new and innovative ways to brew— we impart precision and creativity into every batch of 14th Star beer.
PACKAGING & BRAND REFRESH A new lineup and new look for our core, seasonal, and specialty brews to better highlight our brand, beer, and company values. 2022 is looking fresh!
TRIBUTE DOUBLE IPA
Our Tribute Double IPA is a celebration of hops! A smooth malt backbone allows 5 different hop varieties to steal the show with bright flavors and aromas of pine, fresh citrus, and pineapple.
MAPLE
BREAKFAST STOUT An Oatmeal Stout brewed with local maple syrup and cold brew coffee — our Maple Breakfast Stout has flavors and aromas of dark malts, coffee, and maple.
CITRANADE HAZY DOUBLE IPA
Pull the tab and brace yourself for a hop-splosion! Citranade is a hazy New England Style Double IPA dryhopped with an abundance of Citra hops for a pleasant bitter bite and sweet aromatics.
VALOR
HOPPY AMBER ALE Brewed with four American hop varieties, Valor is a hoppy Amber Ale balanced with citrusy hop flavor and aroma, clean bitterness, and a slight caramel sweetness.
RECRUIT GOLDEN ALE
Recruit is a clean, crisp, and refreshing American Golden Ale with just enough bitterness to balance out the sweetness from the malts. ▶ Taproom Exclusive / Available Locally Upon Request
▶ New in April 2022!
CODE NAME
HAZY SESSION IPA More info coming soon!
▶ New in July 2022!
NAME TBD
CZECH-STYLE PILSNER More info coming soon!
VETERAN BUILT
VERMONT BREWED
2022 Beer Release
Schedule
2022 BRAND CALENDAR @14thstarbrewing #14thstarbrewing
14thstarbrewing.com
Vermont
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUNE
JULY
AUG
SEPT
OCT
NOV
DEC
tribute
DOUBLE IPA
Maple breakfast Stout
OATMEAL STOUT WITH COFFEE AND LOCAL MAPLE SYRUP
Citranade CORE BREWS
HAZY DOUBLE IPA
Valor
HOPPY AMBER ALE
Code Name - hazy Session Ipa NEW FOR 2022!
Czech-Style pilsner NEW FOR 2022! NAME TBD
recurit*
SPECIALTY
SEASONAL
GOLDEN ALE
raspberry Vermonter Weiss
Oktoberfest
FRUITED SOUR ALE
Wee heavy SCOTCH ALE
Wingman
GOLDEN LAGER
TbD
COLLABORATION
Dive bomb* HAZY PALE ALE
b-72
NEW ENGLAND IPA
fruit Sour
NEW FOR 2022! NAME TBD
MÄRZEN LAGER
forget Me Not HONEY KÖLSCH
b-72
NEW ENGLAND IPA
lGM project
Wee heavy
FRUITED IPA
SCOTCH ALE
*Taproom Exclusive / Available Locally Upon Request
*Taproom Exclusive / Available Locally Upon Request
Note: Release schedule is subject to change
Please Note: Release schedule is subject to change
LOOK FOR CREATIVE NEW BREWS FROM OUR PILOT BATCH SYSTEM! Hand-built using repurposed retrofitted maple sap collection tanks, our 3.5 bbl pilot brewhouse
is where we let our creativity shine, producing small batch experimental draft brews all year long. Returning favorites, crazy new concoctions, and collaborations — the sky is truly the limit for our talented Brewers Kendall Krebs and Andrew Godiksen!
BREWED WITH A MISSION TO GIVE BACK We are honored to continue to donate a portion of the proceeds from all sales of our core brews to
the following organizations and various local charities in the communities where our beer is served.
Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports
For over 30 years Martha’s
Purple Hearts Reunited Inc.
The Josh Pallotta Fund, Inc.
is committed to empowering
Kitchen has been on a
is a non-profit organization
is a non-profit organization
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates
individuals with disabilities
mission to restore dignity
dedicated to returning lost
dedicated to helping
human suffering in the face
by promoting independence
to hungry individuals
or stolen military medals
Veterans and Service
of emergencies by mobilizing
and further equality through
and families by providing
of valor to veterans and
Members suffering from
the power of volunteers and
access and instruction to
nourishment and
their families.
the effects of PTSD.
the generosity of donors.
sports and recreational
companionship in a safe,
activities.
warm and caring environment.
VISIT OUR BREWERY & TAPROOM! Three Experiences. One Brewery.
Where great beer and amazing people come together.
TAPROOM
THE ROOM
BEER GARDEN
Our 14th Star Brewery Taproom is a gathering
For additional seating, live music, and
Our dog-friendly outdoor beer garden is the
place for friends, family, and craft beer lovers!
private events — we’ve got The Room!
perfect place to enjoy a craft beer in the sun!
Visit our Taproom Bar for a rotating lineup of
Our attached event space, The Room at 14th Star,
An extension of the 14th Star Taproom, enjoy a pint
14th Star favorites and limited-release beer from
provides additional seating for brewery guests
and some fresh air with friends in our seasonal
our pilot brew system while enjoying creative
and allows us to host large gatherings and live
Beer Garden late spring through early fall
casual fare from our friends at Grazers.
performances. The Room is also available to
(weather permitting).
rent for private parties and events!
14TH STAR BREWHOUSE Our Brewery features a 30 bbl brewhouse with a
current production level of 8000 barrels per year. Our Wild Goose 600 canning line is capable of filling 75 cans per minute. In a typical year we fill over 1.2 million cans of craft beer! All of our beer is unfiltered, unpasteurized, and brewed with 100% all-natural ingredients. Our brewery has been recognized by Rep. Peter Welch, Efficiency Vermont, and the Vermont Brewers Association for leadership in embracing energy efficiency, supporting veterans, and hiring local contractors and vendors.
Brewery tours are available upon request!
NEW MERCH & SWAG We are gearing up to release a new expanded line of 14th Star branded apparel and gift items for 2022! __________________________________ Shop our web store now for online exclusive items and Taproom favorites! shop.14thstarbrewing.com
2022 MEDAL OF TRIBUTE PROGRAM
We are excited to announce our new Medal of Tribute program for 2022 — paying Tribute to individuals that exemplify what it is to be community leaders and “Brewed With A Mission!” Throughout the year, patrons and fans of 14th Star will be encouraged to visit our website to nominate local individuals who share our core values of quality and community service. Three medals will be awarded each year, as voted on by our Tribute Committee comprised of members from our five core charitable organizations. Keep an eye out for more info in 2022!
WE LOVE OUR FANS & FOLLOWERS! Want the inside scoop on what’s brewing at 14th Star?
Follow and message us on social media to stay current on our latest releases, events, and charitable efforts. Share your 14th Star adventures — tag us or use the hashtag #14thstarbrewing! instagram.com/14thstarbrewing | facebook.com/14thstarbrewing | untappd.com/14thstarbrewing
THANK YOU FOR A DECADE OF DEDICATION ...we are just getting started.
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