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==Overview== |
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The company was founded in 2008 in Boulder, Colorado by co-founders Matt Cutter and Dany Pages. Shortly afterward, Henry Wood joined the team<ref name=HP/> In 2012, the company's revenue was $2.1 million.<ref name=BCBR/> The company operates two breweries, their original brewery in north Boulder and their newer brewery in east Boulder that was established in April 2013.<ref name=HP/><ref name=BCBR/> Both locations also have a [[Bar (establishment)|taproom]].<ref name=BCBR/><ref name=TDP>[http://blogs.denverpost.com/beer/2013/04/18/upslope-brewing-grows-into-second-brewery-about-to-open-taproom/9476/ Upslope Brewing growing into second brewery, opening new taproom]. ''[[The Denver Post]]''.</ref> |
The company was founded in 2008 in Boulder, Colorado by co-founders Matt Cutter and Dany Pages. Shortly afterward, Henry Wood joined the team.<ref name=HP/> In 2012, the company's revenue was $2.1 million.<ref name=BCBR/> The company operates two breweries, their original brewery in north Boulder and their newer brewery in east Boulder that was established in April 2013.<ref name=HP/><ref name=BCBR/> Both locations also have a [[Bar (establishment)|taproom]].<ref name=BCBR/><ref name=TDP>[http://blogs.denverpost.com/beer/2013/04/18/upslope-brewing-grows-into-second-brewery-about-to-open-taproom/9476/ Upslope Brewing growing into second brewery, opening new taproom]. ''[[The Denver Post]]''.</ref> |
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==Production== |
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The [[Brewers Association]] trade group ranked Upslope's 2016 production of 30,433 barrels as the 8th highest in Colorado.<ref name=theknow/> Production significantly increased when the company opened their second brewery in east Boulder.<ref name=HP/><ref name=BCBR/> The company packages its beers solely in [[aluminum can]]s.<ref name=TDP2/><ref>[http://upslopebrewing.com/our-tap-rooms/ Tap Room Boulder | Brewery & Beer Tours Colorado]. Upslope Brewing.</ref> The company prefers aluminum cans to keep the product fresh and portable for the outdoors, for their ability to be recycled and to reduce fuel costs for delivery.<ref>[http://upslopebrewing.com/our-story/ Our Story – Upslope Brewing Company]. Upslopebrewing.com.</ref> |
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==Distribution== |
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==Charity== |
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In 2013, Upslope Brewing Company held a fundraiser to benefit the Crest View Elementary School in North Boulder, which was adversely affected by the [[2013 Colorado floods]].<ref> |
In 2013, Upslope Brewing Company held a fundraiser to benefit the Crest View Elementary School in North Boulder, which was adversely affected by the [[2013 Colorado floods]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bizwest.com/2013/10/25/update-businesses-pitch-in-for-flood-relief-13/ |title=Update: Businesses pitch in for flood relief |website=bizwest.com |date=2013-10-25 |accessdate=2017-08-01}}</ref> |
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==See also== |
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| Company type | Privately held company |
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| Industry | brewery, Beer |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Matt Cutter, Danny Pages |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Number of locations | 2 |
Area served | Colorado |
Production output | 30,433 bbls (2016)[1] |
| Revenue | $2.1 million (2012) |
Number of employees | 55[2] |
| Website | upslopebrewing |
Upslope Brewing Company is a brewery company in Boulder, Colorado founded in 2008.[3] In 2013 the company was ranked No. 5 in a list of fastest-growing Boulder companies published by Boulder County Business Report.[4] The company operates two breweries, both in Boulder.[3]
Overview
The company was founded in 2008 in Boulder, Colorado by co-founders Matt Cutter and Dany Pages. Shortly afterward, Henry Wood joined the team.[3] In 2012, the company's revenue was $2.1 million.[4] The company operates two breweries, their original brewery in north Boulder and their newer brewery in east Boulder that was established in April 2013.[3][4] Both locations also have a taproom.[4][5]
Production
The Brewers Association trade group ranked Upslope's 2016 production of 30,433 barrels as the 8th highest in Colorado.[1] Production significantly increased when the company opened their second brewery in east Boulder.[3][4] The company packages its beers solely in aluminum cans.[6][7] The company prefers aluminum cans to keep the product fresh and portable for the outdoors, for their ability to be recycled and to reduce fuel costs for delivery.[8]
Distribution
Up to April 2013, the company only distributed its products in Colorado.[5] In July 2013, distribution expanded to include Texas,[9] and as of August 2013 the company's products are distributed to Austin, Houston and Dallas.[10]
Beers
Upslope Brewing Company brews pale ale, India Pale Ale, brown ale, lager, stout and Imperial IPA styles of beer.[3][5] The company also produces a limited release pumpkin ale brewed with fresh pumpkins, a limited release Belgian pale ale and a Christmas ale.[4][6][11][12]
Awards
In the 2013 Great American Beer Festival Pro-Am Competition, Upslope Brewing Company won a bronze medal for their oatmeal stout.[13]
Charity
In 2013, Upslope Brewing Company held a fundraiser to benefit the Crest View Elementary School in North Boulder, which was adversely affected by the 2013 Colorado floods.[14]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Colorado's top 10 breweries of 2016 by the numbers". denverpost.com. June 13, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ^ Upslope Brewing Co – Boulder, Colorado (CO) | Company Profile. Manta.com.
- ^ a b c d e f Upslope Brewing Co. Expands With Second Location. Huffington Post.
- ^ a b c d e f "Upslope cranks up beer production". Boulder County Business Report.
- ^ a b c Upslope Brewing growing into second brewery, opening new taproom. The Denver Post.
- ^ a b Upslope Brewing adds 'bomber can' of Imperial IPA to year-round lineup. The Denver Post.
- ^ Tap Room Boulder | Brewery & Beer Tours Colorado. Upslope Brewing.
- ^ Our Story – Upslope Brewing Company. Upslopebrewing.com.
- ^ Upslope Brewing Co. Heads Downhill to Texas. Houstonia Magazine (August 12, 2013).
- ^ Firestone Walker to sell here; Saint Arnold is gold. Houston Chronicle.
- ^ Upslope Pumpkin Ale returns – in cans. The Denver Post.
- ^ Awesome Thanksgiving craft beer pairings. The Denver Post.
- ^ Great American Beer Festival awards more than 250 medals. Denverijournal.com (October 12, 2013).
- ^ "Update: Businesses pitch in for flood relief". bizwest.com. October 25, 2013. Retrieved August 1, 2017.