EAST FISHKILL — With the latest release of Brewers Association sales numbers, Sloop Brewing Co. has moved up almost 50 spots in overall sales rankings, making them the 72nd largest regional craft brewery in the country. During the pandemic, Sloop had a 34% increase in sales.
“It’s a real testament to how hard everyone here has worked — from our brewers to our sales team and everyone in between — despite the adverse circumstances facing breweries and the service industry around the country,” said Justin Taylor, co-owner and head brewer at Sloop. “Thanks to the dedication of our team, we were able to not just grow, but thrive.”
Sloop’s Director of Sales, Joe Turco, said the growth is continuing. “We’ve expanded into nineteen states, with Sloop beer available from Florida to Maine, and we hope to continue this growth in 2021.”
“It’s a lot for a Hudson Valley brewery that started out of a garage in Poughkeepsie,” said Adam Watson, president, and co-founder of Sloop. “When we were selling beer at farmers’ markets and hand-delivering kegs to local bars ten years ago, I don’t think we ever imagined this kind of growth. But Justin and our brewers make great beer, and our sales team and distributors do a great job of getting it out into the market. I’m just proud to help lead this team, excited to see where the future takes us, and really, just very happy that so many people out there are enjoying the beer.”
Sloop beer, including their flagship Juice Bomb and the 2016 World Beer Cup gold medal-winning Confliction is produced at their 25,000 square foot facility in East Fishkill, which also has a full-service restaurant, bar, and private event space all on-site.
Sloop Brewing’s name is a tribute to the boats that once moved people and cargo up and down the Hudson River.
