Our artist of our current crowler label, Christian Bachez, has had a short but downright meteoric journey as an artist. How did Christian go from his first sketchbook to multiple murals in two short years?
Read MoreThere’s a story behind every crowler label. Our newest crowler label, created by Nicole Coleman, is a story of Black joy radiating in dark times, about being authentically you while being different, and about knowing your value no matter what.
And like all good stories, it’s got zombies.
We talked with Nicole about her journey and mission as an artist, and how she uses her art as a vehicle for hope, positivity, and imagination. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreWhen I first met Colin Novick, the executive director of the Greater Worcester Land Trust (GWLT), he taught us about the organization, guided us around the city to show us the various green and blue spaces managed by the land trust, and spoke at length about both the current and past of conservation and land use in Worcester.
He completely opened my eyes to how much green space we have available to us as a city, and how the decisions made and patterns created by previous generations have shaped the city we live in today.
Read MoreAs B Corp Month comes to an end, we want to leave you with one clear message: if we can do it, you can too.
The certification process had its challenges, but they surely weren’t harder than any of the other challenges we’ve had to face as a very small business in a capital-intensive industry that has spent literally half of its short existence in a pandemic.
And if a very small business in a capital-intensive industry that has spent literally half of its short existence in a pandemic can do this, then many other businesses can, too.
Read MoreTo celebrate B Corp Month, here are another eight businesses that we think do fantastic work while balancing profit and purpose.
Read MoreMarch is National B Corp Month, and it’s a pretty special one for us because it’s our first time celebrating as a bonafide Certified B Corp. When we announced our certification last fall, we talked about the 18-month process of tracking our efforts and getting everything reviewed, but the truth is that our B Corp story started a long, long time ago, in the early days of our brewery planning.
Read MoreThere’s a lot of talk about what the “Worcester Renaissance” should and will look like, but one thing’s for certain - Worcester’s renaissance man is already here.
Read MoreOur current crowler label, created by local artist Coca Shahed, is a fun and beautiful piece. It’s full of Worcester easter eggs and many personal symbols that tell the story of the artist’s life.
But underneath all the fun parts, there’s an acutely serious and important message - about race relations and diversity, and the real, human stories about the impact that gentrification takes on people from rapidly changing neighborhoods.
Read MoreOne of the coolest parts of becoming a Certified Benefit Corporation is that we’ve officially joined a family of some amazing companies - many of which we’ve admired and supported long before we joined their ranks.
We wanted to share a list of our favorite B Corps and some recommendations of what they offer. Read on and check them out!
Read MoreThe artwork for Burudika was created by Tanzanian native and Worcester-based artist Abu Mwenye, who has an amazing portfolio that stretches from music-inspired paintings to fashion to custom-built lamps. Yes, lamps. We spoke to Abu about this background as an artist and how people can find his art. Read on to learn more!
Read MoreFor our December non-profit, the Worcester Youth Center, transformation has been the name of the game. Prior to the pandemic, the Worcester Youth Center was, well, a youth center. Kids could gather to play sports, socialize, take various lessons, and more. But now, the Youth Center is focusing much more on remote learning and creative programs like arts and music.
Read MoreLike many craft breweries, donate all our spent grain to a local dairy farm that can use it to make its cows fat and happy. If you’ve ever ordered a coffee with cream or milk at our taproom, you’ve likely been served a ration of Elmhurst Dairy Farm dairy. And, if so, you know that their cream and milk straight up rules.
Read MoreWhen we were approached by our friends at African Community Education (ACE) about brewing an Africa-inspired beer for their annual gala, we were at once honored to be given the opportunity and incredibly intimidated by the enormous variety of cultures, flavors, climates, and traditions we were now trying to sort into one cohesive beer.
Read MoreThroughout the pandemic, the most vulnerable people in our communities have become even more vulnerable. How does someone without a home - or living in an unsafe environment - shelter in place? How do people on the street socially distance? And furthermore, how do the people dedicated to helping vulnerable people do so while keeping themselves safe?
Read MoreIf our most recent crowler art seemed familiar to you, it shouldn’t be a surprise why. The artist, Ferd, has shared his distinctive comic-book-inspired graffiti art all across Worcester and beyond - including at the Grove Street fire station, restaurant patios like The Hangover Pub and Paku Lounge, and recently as part of the city’s Black Lives Matter mural (see if you can spot Ferd’s letter).
We chatted with Ferd to learn more about his background as an artist, how he developed his unique style, and the incredibly personal story behind the crowler art he created for us.
Read MoreRedemption Rock Brewing Co. is officially a Certified Benefit Corporation. It’s the culmination of a roughly 18-month assessment, review, and certification process, and good god does it feel amazing.
Read MoreMain IDEA's programs provide a safe-space for youth to explore their identities through the arts, enabling them to gain self-esteem, resilience, and confidence. They facilitate a welcoming place for youth to form positive, trusting relationships with peers and adults, increasing their protective factors and gaining connections to the Worcester community.
Read MoreI’m so happy to finally be writing about Pathways for Change, our September non-profit, because it’d be hard to imagine a more important and inspiring organization.
Read MoreHere’s how to enter your pooch: bring your dog to the taproom, fill out our short questionnaire, and get a photo taken. Submissions will be accepted until Sept. 30, and voting will take place online throughout October.
Read MoreOur August nonprofit, African Community Education has done an admirable job pivoting during the pandemic, including offering virtual educational programming, providing financial flexibility to students and their families, and honoring their college-bound students online.
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