Lost Rhino Brewing Company

The Lost Rhino Brewing Company is a brewery located in Ashburn, Virginia, USA.[1] The company produces both beer and root beer.[2] Their flagship Pilsner-style beer is called Rhino Chasers Pilsner.[3]

Lost Rhino Brewing Company
IndustryAlcoholic beverage
Founded2011
HeadquartersAshburn, Virginia
ProductsBeer
Production output
Less than 5,000 bbl per year
OwnerMatt Hagerman

History

Lost Rhino Brewing Company was founded by Matt Hagerman and Favio Garcia, two veterans of the Northern Virginia brewing community. They were former brewers for Old Dominion Brewing Company and have a deep commitment to continuing the strong brewing tradition in Loudoun County.[4] Brewing operations officially began in May 2011. In two years, the brewery grew to just under 5,000 barrels per annum. In addition to three core brands and four seasonal brands, every month the brewery produces a special limited release beer.

In 2013, Garcia and Jasper Akerboom brewed Native Son,[5] the first all Virginia beer in modern history. The malt and hops were grown in state, the water was local, and local Ashburn yeast was cultured at the brewery.

Megafauna is an India Pale Lager[6] beer released in September in honor of World Rhino Day on September 22. A portion of all sales of the beer in the brewery's tasting room is donated to Save the Rhino International.[7]

In 2016 Favio Garcia, who was the company's Director of Brewing Operations, left to work as a brewing consultant and help start another brewery.

Great American Beer Festival

2013: Gold - Rhinofest (German Style Marzen Category)[8]

2016 Silver - Face Plant IPA ( English-Style India Pale Ale )

References
  1. "Google Maps- Lost Rhino Brewing Co". Google Maps. 2012-09-30. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  2. "Root Beer Making Comeback". Voice of America. September 29, 2012. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  3. Fromson, Daniel (September 28, 2012). "Lager gets a shot in the glass". Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-09-30.
  4. http://www.dcbeer.com/news/not-all-who-wander-are-lost
  5. http://www.dcbeer.com/news/lost-rhino-release-beer-100-virginia-ingredients
  6. The Washington Post https://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-09-10/lifestyle/41926893_1_lager-yeast-ratebeer-com-boston-beer. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. http://www.worldrhinoday.org/tag/megafauna/
  8. Ferner, Matt (2013-10-14). "These Are America's Best Beers". Huffington Post.
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