Blue Hills Brewery
A Massachusetts craft brewery established near Great Blue Hill in Canton.
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History
Blue Hills Brewery was founded in May 2008 in Canton, Massachusetts, by Andris Veidis and Peter Augis. The location was close to Great Blue Hill, which supplied the geographic inspiration for the brewery's name. The founders brought complementary experience to the project. Veidis had been brewing since 1994 and had worked at Harpoon Brewery, Boston Beer Works, and other American breweries. Augis had a background in construction and architecture and applied that experience to the brewery's physical environment, including the taps and the tasting-room bar, whose form was designed to resemble a pilsner glass. The brewery opened on January 15, 2009, approximately nine months after its establishment. Its initial beers included an extra pale ale and an India pale ale. Over time, the operation expanded its range to six regular beers along with seasonal and limited-time selections. The available material does not provide a complete product catalogue, detailed brewing specifications, or evidence of a packaged distribution strategy, but it presents Blue Hills primarily as a local craft brewery with a tasting area and community-facing hospitality operation. Blue Hills experienced notable early growth. It sold 675 barrels of beer in 2009 and 800 barrels in the first six months of 2010. A report cited in the reference material suggested that the brewery might reach 1,800 barrels in 2010. These numbers describe production or sales volume in barrels during the early operating period; no later volume, revenue, profitability, or valuation information is documented in the supplied material. Community participation was an important part of the brewery's public profile. In April 2009 it took part in the Boston Beer Summit. It also organized or hosted events connected with the Irish Culture Center in Canton, including a Beerfest in June 2009, an Oktoberfest in October 2009, and a Summerfest in July 2010. In January 2010 it participated in a Winterfest at Blue Hills Ski Area. Other appearances included a five-course beer dinner held with Abby Park Restaurant on June 15, 2010; the American Craft Beer Fest in Boston on June 19 and 20, 2010; Dedham's Oktoberfest in September 2010; and the inaugural Brew at the Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo on October 2, 2010. These activities positioned Blue Hills as a neighborhood and regional participant in the expanding New England craft-beer scene, using festivals, food pairing, seasonal celebrations, and local venues to build awareness. The supplied sources do not establish the brewery's later operating history. Current online information reportedly lists it as closed, but no reliable closure date, formal dissolution record, acquisition, or successor ownership is provided. The brand's present status therefore remains uncertain.
- 2010
Early production growth continues
[1]Blue Hills reports 800 barrels sold during the first six months of 2010 and is described as potentially reaching 1,800 barrels for the year.
- 2009
The brewery opens to customers
[1]Blue Hills Brewery opens on January 15, beginning commercial operations with an extra pale ale and an India pale ale.
- 2009
First reported annual volume
[1]The brewery reports selling 675 barrels during 2009.
- 2008
Blue Hills Brewery is established
[1]Andris Veidis and Peter Augis establish Blue Hills Brewery in Canton, Massachusetts, near Great Blue Hill.
Products and positioning
A locally rooted Massachusetts craft brewery emphasizing house-brewed ales, seasonal variety, tasting-room hospitality, and participation in regional beer and community events.
Beer · 2009
Extra pale ale
One of the two beers identified as part of Blue Hills Brewery's opening lineup. The supplied sources establish its style and early availability but do not provide a product name, recipe details, alcohol content, packaging information, or later status.
Beer · 2009
India pale ale
An India pale ale was part of the brewery's initial offering when it opened in January 2009. No further technical or commercial details are available in the supplied reference material.
Craft beer portfolio
Regular and seasonal beer range
After opening, Blue Hills was described as producing six regular beers alongside several seasonal or limited-time options. The available source does not identify the full list of beers, so this entry represents the broader portfolio rather than a named individual product.
Marketing campaigns
- 2010Beer-pairing dinner with Abby Park Restaurant
Massachusetts
On June 15, 2010, Blue Hills collaborated with Abby Park Restaurant on a five-course dinner in which each course was paired with a Blue Hills beer.
Outcome. The source records the collaboration but does not give a commercial or customer-response outcome.
- 2010American Craft Beer Fest participation
Boston · Massachusetts
The brewery exhibited or served beer at the American Craft Beer Fest at Boston's Seaport World Trade Center on June 19 and 20, 2010.
Outcome. No specific outcome is documented.
- 2010Winterfest at Blue Hills Ski Area
Greater Boston · Massachusetts
Blue Hills participated in a Winterfest at Blue Hills Ski Area on January 16, 2010.
Outcome. No measurable outcome is reported.
- 2010Dedham Oktoberfest participation
Dedham · Massachusetts
Blue Hills was among the breweries participating in Dedham's fourth annual Oktoberfest on September 19, 2010.
Outcome. No specific commercial outcome is available.
- 2010Brew at the Zoo
Boston · Massachusetts
Blue Hills was one of the beer brands served at the first Brew at the Zoo at Franklin Park Zoo on October 2, 2010.
Outcome. The source confirms participation but provides no attendance or sales results.
- 2010Canton Summerfest
Canton · Massachusetts
The brewery held a Summerfest at the Irish Culture Center in July 2010.
Outcome. No measurable outcome is reported.
- 2009Boston Beer Summit participation
Boston · Massachusetts
Blue Hills participated in the tenth annual Boston Beer Summit on April 16 and 17, 2009, gaining exposure among regional beer consumers and producers shortly after opening.
Outcome. The source confirms participation but does not report attendance, sales, or a measurable commercial outcome.
- 2009Canton Beerfest
Canton · Massachusetts
The brewery hosted or participated in a Beerfest at the nearby Irish Culture Center in June 2009.
Outcome. No quantitative outcome is documented.
- 2009Canton Oktoberfest
Canton · Massachusetts
Blue Hills held an Oktoberfest event at the Irish Culture Center in October 2009 as part of its local community programming.
Outcome. No attendance or financial result is reported.
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