Is all about creating fresh, innovative, and high-quality beers that deliver complete customer satisfaction while fostering a strong sense of community and partnership.
Our story might have ancient roots, tracing back thousands of years to the origins of beer in Iran or Mesopotamia (we'll let historians sort that out). But for us, it really began in 2011 when the craft beer resurgence was kicking off. Like many professional brewers, we started as homebrewers. It all began in January 2011 when Bill brewed his first batch—an extract clone of Bear Republic’s Racer 5 IPA. He was hooked, and soon enough, his passion rubbed off on his friend Jeff. Together, they dove into the world of brewing, moving quickly from extract to all-grain, experimenting with equipment, and crafting a wide variety of styles—from hoppy IPAs to stouts, porters, wheats, and saisons.
By 2014, the idea of starting a brewery was no longer just a dream. Every time we got together to sample our latest brews, the conversation turned to “We should totally do this for real!” Jeff's enthusiasm led the charge.
The real turning point came in 2016 when we spotted a Facebook post about the Brew IN Livingston business plan competition. This was our shot! As SUNY Geneseo alumni, Livingston County seemed like the perfect spot—small-town charm, a community that would embrace us, and local support to make it happen.
We made it to the semifinals, developed a pitch video, and after weeks of business boot camp, submitted our plan for review. On the night of the final pitch, we connected with the community, and after an intense wait, we got the news we’d been hoping for—we were winners!
Today, Rising Storm Brewing Co. is a reality. We’re proud to bring craft beer to Livingston County and can’t wait to share our passion with you. Cheers!
Craft Beer
Cider
Restaurant Menu
Seltzer
Craft beer to go
Catering on site
Weddings
Large parties
Harvest host
Kid friendly