News, events and musings from D.L. Geary

5/6/2013
Things are changing at Geary Brewing Co.! As you have seen, Geary's Summer Ale is now available in cans!  We are so excited about this new development and hope you are too.  You should start to see the cans in your favorite establishment this week.  If things go well, you might also see more of Geary's products in cans th...
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Geary's Summer Ale CANS coming soon!
4/23/2013
Geary's Summer Ale CANS coming soon! COMING SOON! Geary's Summer Ale cans, available mid-May!
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This year's Maine College of Art packaging design winner announced!
2/8/2013
This year's Maine College of Art packaging design winner announced! Each year, Geary’s, in partnership with the Maine College of Art, awards a scholarship to the undergraduate student who submits the best design for our Geary’s Summer Ale package. This year's winner is Kaitlin Callender , a junior studying graphic design. Every year as a child, ...
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Geary's & Shaw's donate to the Maine Children's Cancer Program
1/31/2013
Geary's & Shaw's donate to the Maine Children's Cancer Program Geary's and Shaw's are pleased to present the Maine Children's Cancer Program with a $2,000 donation! All of YOU made this happen -- Geary's made a donation for every package sold at Shaw's. We are so honored to work with Shaw's to support this very worthy cause!
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Single Batch Series Release -- Oakie Doakie Scotch Ale
12/3/2012
Single Batch Series Release -- Oakie Doakie Scotch Ale This coming year Geary's is going to go back to our roots and have fun with brewing.  We started this business to make great ales and to share them with the world -- and have fun doing it!   As such, we are pleased to release another of our Silver Series beers -- Oakie D...
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Geary's Summer Ale Contest Entries are in!
12/3/2012
Geary's Summer Ale Contest Entries are in! Each year, in partnership with the Maine College of Art, Geary's awards a $5,000 scholarship to the student that submits the best package concept for our Summer Ale package.  This year the entries are in -- all 65 of them.  We have our work cut ouf for us.  Take a look at the link...
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The Maine Brewers Fest and Portland Beer Week!
11/3/2012
The Maine Brewers Fest and Portland Beer Week! This Saturday is the Maine Brewer's Fest at the Portland Expo.  Tickets are still available for the two sessions, 1 - 5 and 6 - 10.  This is a great opportunity to try some of the great Maine beers out there, and its a fun party.   If the Maine Brewers Fest is a little big f...
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Senator Susan Collins visits the Geary's brewery
9/10/2012
Senator Susan Collins visits the Geary's brewery Last week Sen. Susan Collins visited Geary's to get a first-hand look at an industry that she has been following for many years.  She was most impressed with the hundreds of jobs our industry has created over the last 25 years.  In the course of the hour-long conversation we discussed ...
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The return of Hudson Red Ale
8/30/2012
The return of Hudson Red Ale Geary's is pleased to announce the return of Hudson Red Ale as part of our 25th anniversary celebration. Due to popular demand, we will also be doing a limited release 6 pack in addition to 5.17 and 13.2 gallon kegs. Hudson Red Ale is a traditional Irish red style, with toasted malt sweetness...
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Geary's Autumn Ale is back!
8/28/2012
Geary's Autumn Ale is back! The leaves are starting to turn and the nights are crisp and cool.  It's time for Geary's Autumn Ale!!!  Geary's Autumn Ale is a faithful interpretation of the classic brown ales of Great Britain. With a deep auburn color and a subtle nut-like flavor, Geary's Autumn Ale is the perfect ...
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8/24/2012
Check out this fun website! http://aleheads.com/2011/07/26/most-offensive-beer-labels/
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Our new website is LIVE!
6/19/2012
Our new website is LIVE! Welcome to our redesigned web site. As you navigate the site, you'll see information about events, promotions, contests and even occasional comments from DL about beer, the business of brewing, styles, trends and, every once in a while, a rant. Take a look around the site to learn more about ...
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When Geary's started brewing more than 25 years ago...
6/19/2012
When Geary's started brewing more than 25 years ago... When Geary's started brewing more than 25 years ago, there were about two dozen so-called microbreweries in the country. Now there are more than 2,000, with at least 700 in the planning stages. In 1986 we had to explain to retailers and bar owners that we were dead serious about making cons...
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Geary's Summer Ale is Back!
5/2/2012
Geary's Summer Ale is Back! IT'S BAACK! Geary's Summer Ale is shipping out this week and should be in your favorite establishment before you know it! Packaging Design: Each year, Geary's, in partnership with the Maine College of Art, awards a $5,000 scholarship to the undergraduate student who submits the best design...
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