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 MoreYou can get your Mags Munroe 101 from the artist herself, and we’ll use this space to dive into the crowler art itself, and just a bit more about life as an artist.
Read MoreIf you’re familiar with our blind hiring process, you might know that the application process starts not with a cover letter and resume, but with an eight-question questionnaire that covers your interest in craft beer and our lil ol’ brewing company, and a bit about what you’ll bring to the table.
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 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 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 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.
Read MoreOne of the first things you notice is her distinctive use of texture and color, and that especially comes through in the crowler label art she created for us. We chatted with Veronica about how she came to develop her style and the inspiration behind the label.
Read MoreFolks, starting on Friday, we are back. Well, mostly. Sorta.
Learn more about our core social distancing protocols, as well as many other details on how this new iteration of Redemption Rock Brewing will go.
Read MoreSafe Homes provides support to LGBTQ youth who need it, ensuring that they are safe, protected, nurtured, and validated. As you’ll read below, the services they provide to these young people literally saves lives.
While the taproom is closed during the COVID-19 crisis, customers can donate to Safe Homes online at https://www.redemptionrock.beer/beercurbside.
Read MoreIn January, we’re supporting The CASA Project, which helps thousands of foster children in the Worcester County courts system get the legal assistance and advocacy they need. This is an enormous undertaking carried out by The CASA Project’s small team and hundreds of dedicated volunteers, and it changes the lives of literally hundreds of kids each year.
Read MoreAbby’s House, our nonprofit in December, has been serving the Worcester community for more than 40 years, and they’ve provided shelter and affordable, supportive housing to more than 14,000 women and children in need. It’s a bona fide Worcester institution, and one of the first nonprofits that came to mind when we decided to donate our tips to charity.
Read MoreLaura is a life-long artist and former public school art teacher, and is currently the executive director of the Creative Hub. Creative Hub Worcester is a nonprofit organization that aims to provide affordable and accessible opportunities in the Arts to our community with special attention to at-risk and underserved youth.
Read on to learn more about Laura’s journey as an artist, and her crowler can art.
Read MoreLiving In Freedom Together (LIFT) is a survivor-led organization comprised of survivors of commercial sexual exploitation (CSE) and allies sensitive to the needs of this vulnerable and marginalized population. Its mission is to end prostitution by creating exit ramps for individuals in prostitution, targeting demand, and changing social norms regarding prostitution and prostituted individuals.
Read MoreACE works to help African refugee and immigrant youths that arrive in Worcester with significant gaps in their education. ACE empowers these students to close that gap by providing educational resources, mentorship, and leadership development. Over the years, they’ve helped hundreds of students successfully continue their education. That’s awesome and admirable work.
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