Aeronaut Brewing

Aeronaut Brewing is a craft brewery based in Somerville, Massachusetts. The company says it was founded in 2014 by co-founders Dan and Ronn, who developed a shared interest in experimental brewing and fermentation while living together in Somerville during graduate school. They drew on their MIT and Cornell educational backgrounds to establish a brewery in the city where they lived. Aeronaut describes its approach as “brewed with curiosity and backed by science.” Its brewing practice includes developing in-house yeast strains, testing recipes on pilot systems, and working with local businesses to source distinctive ingredients. The beers shown on its website include American IPA, Juicy Pale Ale, American Pilsner, and Session IPA styles. The company also provides a beer finder and says its beer is currently available in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The brewery’s Somerville home at 14 Tyler Street combines brewing with a taproom and community gathering space. The location hosts food vendors, live music, events, and other activities; the company describes supporting local artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, and organizations as part of its community role. Its website advertises taproom visits, reservations, and events, including an Oktoberfest celebration. Aeronaut is presented as an active brewery and venue; the supplied sources do not identify its ownership structure or any parent company.

Aeronaut Brewing traces its beginnings to the shared brewing and fermentation interests of Dan and Ronn, who lived together in Somerville, Massachusetts, while attending graduate school. Their experimental projects grew beyond what they could pursue in their living room, and in 2014 they decided to establish a brewery. The founders describe their MIT and Cornell educations as part of the technical foundation they brought to the venture. They also chose to build the business in Somerville, a city where they lived and whose creative and diverse community they wanted the brewery to serve. From the outset, Aeronaut’s stated ambitions extended beyond making beer. The founders wanted to create a place where people could gather, connect, and share. The company says it has featured local artists on beer labels, hosted neighborhood musicians in its taprooms, and worked with local entrepreneurs and organizations. Its community-facing identity is therefore tied both to brewing and to the use of its spaces for food, music, and events. The company describes experimentation and technical practice as continuing parts of its brewing identity. Its examples include growing proprietary yeast strains, testing new recipes on pilot brewing systems, and collaborating with local businesses to source unusual ingredients. Its current website presents several beer styles and lists availability in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The Somerville brewery and taproom is identified at 14 Tyler Street, where the business also hosts food vendors and public events. The supplied evidence does not establish a more detailed ownership history, expansion chronology, or changes in corporate control.

• 2014

  Founders decide to establish Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville

• Somerville brewery and taproom operates at 14 Tyler Street

An experimental, science-informed craft brewery that combines distinctive beer with a Somerville taproom and community-oriented programming.

• A Year with Dr. Nandu American IPA

  An American IPA listed on the company homepage at 6.3% ABV.

• Hop Hop & Away Juicy Pale Ale

  A Juicy Pale Ale listed on the company homepage at 4.9% ABV.

• Robot Crush American Pilsner

  An American Pilsner listed on the company homepage at 5.1% ABV.

• [Into The] Citra Galaxy Session IPA

  A Session IPA listed on the company homepage at 4.6% ABV.

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2. 2Our Story – Aeronaut Brewing Co.aeronautbrewing.com
3. 3FAQs – Aeronaut Brewing Co.aeronautbrewing.com
4. 4Aeronaut Brewing Companywikidata.org
5. 5About – Aeronaut Brewing Co.aeronautbrewing.com