The first speed bump

So we left off just after my meeting with the potential brewer. I went home and started to dot all my I's and cross all my T's. Back then you had to request a paper copy of the necessary paperwork from both the Federal and State Governments. While waiting for the paperwork I decided to go back to the brewery for dinner and a few beers for research of course. Well I pulled into the parking lot and the lights were out. They had closed their doors without any announcement or warning. I was crushed. Lets just saw I felt like Mike Tyson just punched me in the gut. After a few days to recover from my wounds I made a few phone calls to other breweries from Maine to Pennsylvania. Some seemed like they might work others weren't interested in my idea at all. Life decide to change my direction, my wife and I found out we were going to be having an addition to our familty. My plans were put on hold for the next few years. Before they would pop up again I would have moved 300 miles and had two children. More on that in my next post.

The beginning

Our journey started back in the mid 1990's. I discovered craft beer and soon got the bug to visit breweries. After visiting a dozen or so it hit me that I wanted to start a brewery. I began researching the cost of brewing equipment, legal requirements and began writing a business plan. By 1998 I had come to the realization that opening a function brewery was well beyond my finances so I turned to the contract brewing route. My plan was to start for a nautically themed brand with a pale ale to start and 4 seasonals. The name was going to be Frigate Bay Brewing Company. At the time I was living in NYC and working at a large hospital. I called up a local brewery on LI that had lots of excess capacity. I meet with the general manager over lunch and discussed my plan. He was very helpful. They also self distributed and would be glad to take on my brand. All I had to do now was get the need capital and we were good to go. Then the rug was pulled out from under me. Unexpectedly they went out of business. Lets just say it took the wind out of my sails. I decided to put the brewery plans on hold for now.

next up a move to syracuse and another brewery closes.

ITS been a while

Well I'm back to blogging. Been using my facebook page lately and kinda let my blog fall by the wayside. I've been taking a small business class online and its inspired me to get back to my blog. Over the past 7 years its been a great journey with lots of highs and as many lows so I've decided to send the next month or so blogging about how we've got to were we are. We've brewed with 6 different breweries, sold in 5 different states, brewed 11 different beers and yet it feels like were still in the beginning stages of our business. Please feel free to comment or email any questions you have as you about our journey.

thanks
Kiernan
Landmark Beer Co.

Job Opening

We have a job opening for the Syracuse area.


Job description

Responsibilities:
You will be working with existing retail accounts and opening new accounts

Maintenance and management of current accounts. Weekly and monthly goals will be set
Creating solid, professional relationships with clients.
Build displays at retail accounts
Deliver point of sale where appropriate, ensure it is used effectively
Plan and excute promotions
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Have a passion for beer, sales and driving
Must be available for sales calls between 10am-2pm on at least 1 weekday
Clean Drivers Lic. and reliable transportation required
Knowledge of beverage business and sales preferred
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability and desire to work evenings and after hours for promotional events
Ability to lift 60lbs a plus but not needed.
Give me a call if your interested

Kiernan (315)720-2013

did i say once a week?

I didn't say I'd post once a week did I? Well things are going pretty good. Looking get into some more grocery stores in the coming months. got my fingers crossed.

K

finally I posted again

man once I got a facebook page I found I stopped blogging. I'm going to try and blog at least once a week. Business has been pretty good lately. Working on details about a fall release in bottles and draft. should be exciting. I've had to eliminate comments due to a high level of spam. I grew tired of deleting ads for natural enhancement.

Kiernan

I'm back

I'm back. its been a while. We welcomed an addition to our brewing family the other day. 21 more years until he can work but we'll wait. Been having trouble with the transmission on the delivary truck hopefully a fluid change will help that. We'll be getting out a bunch of draft next week so keep your eyes open.

Kiernan

Job description

Job description

Responsibilities:
You will be working with existing retail accounts and opening new accounts

1. Maintenance and management of current accounts. Weekly and monthly goals will be set
2. Creating solid, professional relationships with clients.
3. Build displays at retail accounts
4. Deliver point of sale where appropriate, ensure it is used effectively
5. Plan and excute promotions
6. Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

1. Have a passion for beer, sales and driving
2. Must be available for sales calls between 10am-2pm on at least 1 weekday
3. Clean Drivers Lic. and reliable transportation required
4. Knowledge of beverage business and sales preferred
5. Strong interpersonal skills
6. Ability and desire to work evenings and after hours for promotional events
7. Ability to lift 60lbs a plus but not needed.

Give me a call if your interested

Kiernan (315)720-2013

Help Wanted

We're looking for some part time help here in the greater Syracuse Area. primary responsibility will be support sales. This is a part time position. I'll post more details shortly. Anyone interested should contact me at sales@landmarkbrewing.com or 315-720-2013

Kiernan

new india red ale label

Heres our new/old india red ale label.