E-Malt.com News article: USA, WA: Northern Lights Brewing Company rebrands

What was formally known as the Northern Lights Brewing Company (NLBC) has now been renamed and re–branded No-Li Brewhouse, Khq.com reported on April, 26.

The force behind this new venture is NLBC founder and head brew master, Mark Irvin, and craft beer industry veteran, John Bryant, both with deep roots in Spokane.

Washington ranks 8th nationally in craft brew per capita but there are only a few small draft-only craft brewers in all of Spokane. "No-Li Brewhouse is a hometown brewer with aspirations of a regional brewery that builds an even stronger Spokane centric identity as a national craft beer destination," said Bryant.

No-Li will produce 22-ounce bottles as well as draft brands in three styles that are an extension of Spokane and the culture of World Expo '74 that energized the local economy: Born & Raised IPA, Crystal Bitter and Silent Treatment.

The partners have 45 years combined experience in the brewing business. The Northern Lights Brewing Company was born out of Irvin's love for beer and a desire to bring fresh locally brewed ales to his hometown of Spokane. For eight years NLBC made its home in Airway Heights as a production brewery producing primarily draft beer and self-distributing kegs to local restaurants and bars in the Spokane area. In June of 2002 NLBC moved into Spokane to its current location on the Spokane River and began operating as a brewery and pub. Since then, Spokane's native son brewery has been consistently voted the best brewery in the area.

Bryant, a craft brewery veteran of 20 plus years, is returning home to his deep Washington roots in Spokane, Cheney, and Pullman to launch No-Li Brewhouse. He has worked for several well-known national brands, including Deschutes, Odell and Oskar Blues.

The distribution plan for No-Li Brewhouse will initially be Spokane, Denver and New York City.


27 April, 2012