Mercury Brewing Company

Mercury Brewing Company is a brewery founded in 1999 in Ipswich, Massachusetts, USA.HistoryThe Mercury Brewing Company emerged in 1999 when Rob Martin, then Director of Operations for Ipswich Brewing Company, purchased the brewery and renamed the company Mercury Brewing and Distribution Company. While continuing production of Ipswich Ale, Martin expanded the company with Stone Cat Ales and Lagers, Mercury Premium Sodas, and numerous contract brewing agreements.In 2007 beer production topped 14,000 bbl (434,000 US gal), a 44% increase from 2006. Soda production came to 1180 bbl (36,580 gal), an increase of 22% from the previous year.Brands Ipswich Ale Five Mile Ales Stone Cat - In 1999 Mercury Brewing Company bought the Stone Cat brand from Modern Brewers in Cambridge, MA. Mercury Soda PopMercury Brewing Company Timeline1991: Ipswich Brewing Company founded by Paul Sylva and Jim Beauvais. Ipswich Ale and Dark Ale introduced on draft and in 64 fl oz growlers and 1 liter swingtops.1995: Product line extended with Ipswich IPA and Oatmeal Stout; all styles introduced in 12 fl oz bottles.1996: Ipswich 1722 Commemorative Porter is introduced.1997: Ipswich Brewing Co. forms alliance with United States Beverage for sales and marketing support. Ipswich Winter Ale is introduced.1998: Product line extended with Porter and Nut Brown. All packaged product contracted by Clipper City Brewing Co., in Baltimore, MD. Ipswich Ale Mustard is introduced.1999: January: Ipswich Brand purchased by United States Beverage. Brewery still separately owned and operated.1999: September: Rob Martin purchases Ipswich Brewing Co. from Sylva and Beauvais and renames brewery “Mercury Brewing and Distribution Company”. Martin buys Stone Cat brand; sells and self-distributes Stone Cat Ale, I.P.A., and E.S.B.