Oh lucky me -to be in Cape Ann in the springtime. The buds are bursting, lobsters are plentiful, and the local  beer is cold and fresh.

Gloucester, MA. (For Immediate Release)  – This coming Friday, April 22nd, Cape Ann Brewing Company along with Ryan & Wood Distillery will be tapping our collaborative project; Whiskey Barrel Aged Fisherman’s Rock-Porter. Oak barrels used by Ryan & Wood to age their rye whiskey for 2 years were re-used by Cape Ann Brewing to age our Fisherman’s Rock-Porter for another 2 months. This event marks the first of many future collaborations between the two companies. Come down to The Pub at Cape Ann Brewing on Friday at Six O’Clock pm and talk with the brewer, Dylan Labbe Lindquist and from Ryan & Wood, the distiller Bob Ryan.

Cape Ann Brewing Company

Founded in 2004, Cape Ann Brewing Company is an award-winning, family-owned, micro-brewery in the heart of the historic seaport of Gloucester in Cape Ann. Brewing beer whose bold flavor and character reflects the spirit and courage of the sailors of the North Atlantic fishing fleet, and is the same passion that drives what we do. The Fisherman’s line of beer is a tribute to hard work, and a salute to friendships that endure. Cape Ann Brewing continues it’s support of the Northeast Seafood Coalition, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving fishing communities, protecting fishery resources and feeding the world, and urges people to get involved in aiding our local fishermen.

Ryan & Wood, Inc., Distillery

Ryan & Wood, Inc., Distillery is pelased to call Gloucester it’s home, turning Cape Ann into the birth place of an array of top shelf spirits. Steeped in history and tradition, Gloucester is quintessential New England, from which our inspiration is drawn. Family owned and operated, we are committed to providing best-of-class products to hard workign locals and world travelers alike.

Contact: Jeremy Goldberg

Cape Ann Brewing Company

978-281-4782

www.capeannbrewing.com

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