Red Oak (beer)
| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
|---|---|
| Founder | William Sherrill |
| Headquarters | Whitsett, NC (Brewery) |
| Products | Beer |
| Website |
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Red Oak is a brewing company in Whitsett, North Carolina. Originally started as a brewpub in Greensboro, NC, Red Oak produces only unfiltered, unpasteurized Bavarian Style lagers. Red Oak beer is only available in North Carolina.
Unlike most beer brands, Red Oak is self distributed.[1]
History
In February 1991, the Red Oak brewpub was opened in Greensboro, NC. As the beer grew in popularity and distribution, production needs exceeded the brewpub’s capacity. In summer 2007 the new modern computerized brewery was opened and the brewpub closed. Today, it is the largest craft lager only brewery in the United States. [2]
New brewery
Opened in summer 2007, the brewery began bottling 12-packs of beer in late 2009 after a $1 million expansion, including a new bottling line.[3] The brewery is capable of producing 60,000 barrels a year.[4]
German influence
All Red Oak beer is made according to the 1516 Bavarian Purity Law known as the Reinheitsgebot.[5] The beer is unfiltered, unpasteurized and without preservatives. Red Oak kegs in European sizes- measured by the liter. Has been recognized numerous times as one of the most popular craft beers in North Carolina.
Products
- Red Oak (flagship, amber lager)
- Battlefield Bock
- Hummin’ Bird (Helles lager)
- Big Oak (Spring Seasonal Vienna Style Bockbier)
- Old Oak (Fall Seasonal Oaktoberfest Style)
- Black Oak (Winter Seasonal Double Bock)
External links
- Red Oak Brewery - Official Website
- Red Oak pushes for higher self distribution cap - News & Record (bad link)
References
- ↑ Self-distribution is allowed in North Carolina and capped at 25,000 barrels; Mark Binker, Battle's brewing over law: Red Oak lobbying to increase N.C. self-distribution cap (Greensboro News & Record March 15, 2009 B1)
- ↑ "Red Oak History". Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- ↑ Youngs, Laura (18 Aug 2009). "Red Oak Brewery to start bottling beer". The Business Journal. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- ↑ "Red Oak Ready to Start Whitsett Brewery". redOrbit. 5 Jul 2005. Retrieved 2010-05-25.
- ↑ "Red Oak brewery bottles local favorites". The Pendulum. 10 Dec 2008. Retrieved 2010-05-25.