of Notch Brewing Co.
Chris Lohring at a Glance
Owner, Notch Brewing Co.
Years brewing: 16 (began professionally in ’93 but took a few years off)
Go-to beer from another brewery: Mystic Saison Renaud or Pretty Things Jack D’or
Beer that inspired him to brew: Catamount
He couldn’t live without: The support from my wife, Mary Ellen. She’s a big part of Notch’s success.
Favorite place to have a beer: The beer gardens of Munich.
Wishes he could buy a round for: Everyone who is unclear on the concept of buying beer in rounds. We are losing that tradition.
Biggest passion besides brewing:
Cooking with hardwood
Keeping him up at night: Pioneers get slaughtered, settlers prosper
Brewery Profile
Notch Brewing Co.
Ipswich, MA
notchbrewing.com
Founded: 2010
Annual Production: not disclosed
Availability: Massachusetts and Maine
Julie Johnson
Julie Johnson is the technical editor of All About Beer Magazine.
