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“WE ALWAYS SET OUT TO BREW GREAT BEER…BUT IT WAS REALLY JUST AN EXCUSE TO BRING OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY TOGETHER TO ENJOY MORE OF LIFE.” FRED FORSLEY • SHIPYARD FOUNDER / CEO
A MESSAGE FROM OWNER FRED FORSLEY
Hard to believe it has been 30 years since we started brewing on India Street in Portland. Where does the time go? What started as a an idea in a small space in Kennebunk has now become an international brand. Here's a little note of thanks from Fred Forsley for all the folks who have supported us along the way, and all the folks to come.
TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN
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1992 - 1996
Jan 15, 1992
Fred & Gordon Hurtubise envision a brewpub and deliver a down payment to brewing expert, Alan Pugsley, to build a 7 barrel brewery in Kennebunk, ME
June 17, 1992
Federal Jack's opens in Kennebunk
Oct, 1992
Alan Pugsley & Fred Forsley become official partners and Alan takes on roll as Master Brewer for Shipyard Brewing Co.
March 1, 1993
First 22 oz. bottling done by hand in
Kennebunk. The original Shipyard Ship logo and all original Shipyard label art work were created by local Maine artist Ken Hendrickson. Ken went on to create fan favorite labels for Pumpkinhead and Summer Ale among others.
April 24, 1994
First brew at Shipyard in Portland
May 10, 1994
First keg sold from Shipyard in Portland
1996
Summer Ale And Pumpkinhead
Ale introduced in bottles
2003 - 2006
2003
Stockholm Beer And Whisky Festival:
Blue Fin Stout Wins Gold
2004
Capt'n Eli's Root Beer 4-packs introduced
2004
OLD THUMPER THUMPS CALIFORNIA!
- Los Angeles County Fair: Best of Show and 1st Place
- West Coast Brewers Festival: 1st Place
- California Brewers Festival: 1st Place
2006
UK International Beer Championship: Prelude Special Ale - Top 50 Beers in the World
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2007 - 2011
2007
- San Diego County Fair: Export Ale - Best of Show & Gold
- West Coast Brewers Festival: Chamberlain Pale Ale - 1st Place
2008
California Brewers Festival: Pumpkinhead
Wins 1st Place
2010
Shipyard voted Best Beer in New England by NECN
2011
Brewery expansion in Portland
2012 - 2014
2012
- Shipyard and Sea Dog cans introduced
- First Bourbon Barrel Series beer introduced
2013
Shipyard receives Down East Readers' Choice for Best Beer
2014
- Black IPA introduced
- Sea Dog Sunfish introduced in bottles
- Florida Sea Dog Brewery opened
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2014 - 2024
2014
Sea Dog Brewing Co location opens in Florida
2017
Shipyard expands sales in UK with Marston's Brewing
2023
Shipyard becomes #1 American Craft Beer brand sold (by volume) in UK
2023
Shipyard Tasting Room opens in Sanford, FL
2023
Ronnie Simpson Attempts the Global Solo Challenge on the Shipyard Brewing
2024
Smashed Pumpkin wins National Grand Champion - US Beer Tasting Championships
SHOP OUR 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY MERCH
Celebrate 30 years of Shipyard with some of our limited edition merchandise!
Vintage long sleeve Shipyard shirt in cream
Sky blue "Cheers to 30 Years Celebratory Beer" koozie
90's inspired blue t-shirt
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