100 DAYS OF CENTRAL MASS FEATURES PIONEER BREWING COMPANY
In May of 2004, Todd Sullivan and Tim Daley formed Pioneer Brewing Company in Sturbridge, MA. Previously known as the Hyland brewery operation, the brewery was offered to them from the Damon family. The Pioneer Brewing Company takes pride in being small and always fresh. They brew the finest quality brews around Sturbridge & surrounding. Their dream is to stay small, similar to the breweries in the countryside of Europe where community is just as important as the beer itself.
Both Tim and Todd are graduates of Siebel Institute of Technology, a premier brewing school. They worked along side eachother at Mill City Brewing Company located in Lowell, MA from 1995 - 2003. Checkout their website for hours and events.
PIONEER BEER INFO FROM THEIR WEBSITE: http://www.hylandbrew.com
Pioneer Pale Ale
This is our flagship brew, a medium bodied pale ale with a signature copper color. Crisp, dry and hoppy. Very refreshing! Ride the Whale!
Pioneer Industrial Pale Ale
Highly hopped, full bodied industrial strength pale ale with a unique flavor and aroma. This ale weighs in at 6.89% alcohol - more kick than your average IPA!
Pioneer Red
Our version of the classic Red Ale style. Brewed with 2 row malted barley and hopped with galena and cascade hop it is medium bodied red and perfectly balanced. 5.25% ABV.
Pioneer Gold
This extra pale ale was first brewed in the Summer of 2002. It is the lightest of our year round beers. It is crisp refreshing and very thirst quenching. Light bodied and easy drinking. 4.50% ABV.
Pioneer Frontier Ale
This is our take on the classic West Coast Ale. It is full bodied with full hop flavor and aroma. A big crisp bold Pale Ale. 6.0 % ABV.
Pioneer Stout
Our version of Stout "No, it is not like Guinness" well except the color. It is black and full of rich roasted barley flavor and aroma. Medium bodied and balanced nicely with Galena hops. 4.75 ABV.
SEASONAL BEERS:
Pioneer Hop Whammy
This is Pioneer's most sought after brew. We grow our own Cascade hops here on the farm and we also have many of our friends and family grow for us. We gather all the hops each year in mid August and brew a beer that we call Hop Whammy. It's full name is actually THE HOPWHAMECEA which stands for Hop Whammy East Coast Export Ale. We shortened it to Hop Whammy so you could say it. Our own proprietary hops are the key feature in this brew. They are thrown into the brew wet and just off the vine. A crisp hop flavor that you have to drink to experience. Unfiltered, refreshing, hoppy and delicious. This one usually comes around September 15.
Pioneer Oktoberfest Lager
A traditional Marzen style lager, dark amber in color, full flavored and delicious.
Pioneer Dark Harvest Ale
This dark rich brew is an English Strong Ale. It is brewed using dark roasted malts and English style hops. This beer hovers in the 9% ABV range and is very delicious to the malty dark beer lovers palate.
Pioneer Bourbon Barrel Double Bock
This rich, dark lager begins its life as a traditional German style double bock, full bodied and malty. After extensive cold conditioning at near freezing temperatures, the beer is transferred to oak bourbon barrels where it ages and mellows. The result is a complex yet complimentary layering of flavor, texture and aroma.
Pioneer Bavarian Wheat Beer
Brewed in the Bavarian tradition using barley and wheat malt, Hallertau hops and a special strain of yeast. Medium bodied, balanced and refreshing.
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Thanks for the information on beer - who would have thought there were so many varieties!
You made me want to go have a beer! Thanks for the information!
can't believe I only found you in the 70's. great Idea, and great commitment
Sounds like a very interesting history and description of each beer.
Not me, had no idea there were so many different types of beer out there!
Thanks for stopping by Valorie!
Daniel - Seems like the days have gone by fast and at the same time they've dragged on! LOL Is it day 100 yet? Only 20 more to go! =) What to do next...
Hi Donna - Isn't it? Too bad I'm not a beer girl...still fun to socialize with others.
Kathleen - My wife and I both love beer and your post has us ready to take a road trip. Great work.
I love, love, love micro-breweries! We have one here that sounds very similar and honestly? They have the best beer! They do some great monthly tours as well! Sounds like Pioneer Brewing Company is a great place to visit!
I guess they have a flavor for most any beer lover.... Thanks for sharing...
Kathleen, Pioneer Brewiing is the best! We often attend the outdoor festivals at the orchard and enjoy the brew and music. Can't wait for them to open in downtown Sturbridge.