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Around The Horn Brewing Company

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Around The Horn Brewing Company

Around The Horn Brewing Company

Around The Horn Brewing Company

Around The Horn Brewing Company

Around The Horn Brewing Company

Get exclusive access to merch and other perks while helping us fund essential items for operations!

Get exclusive access to merch and other perks while helping us fund essential items for operations!

Get exclusive access to merch and other perks while helping us fund essential items for operations!

Get exclusive access to merch and other perks while helping us fund essential items for operations!

Rachel Sabatine (Horn)
Rachel Sabatine (Horn)
Rachel Sabatine (Horn)
Rachel Sabatine (Horn)
1 Campaign |
Groveland, United States
$8,970 USD 73 backers
44% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Short Summary

"So you want to start a brewery, huh? It's going to take DOUBLE the time and TRIPLE the money you think you'll need!" - Every brewery owner we've ever spoken to, ever.

Unfortunately, we've learned that they're not wrong. People close to our project will know that we struggled for more than one year to secure our building, extending our opening timeline by months. And with every vendor quote, permit, and insurance bill, our expenses grow.

We're lucky to have funded Around The Horn Brewing Company through a combination of our savings, investments, and an SBA loan, keeping Andrew, Rachel, and Shirley as the owners of the business. But as we get closer to opening, our personal savings have dwindled; therefore, we're turning to our friends and family to help fund the finishing touches on the brewery, including:

  • a crowler machine (enabling us to send our patrons home with delicious, freshly canned beer that will maintain its quality and carbonation levels longer than it would in a growler)
  • barstools, tables, and other furnishings
  • emergency backup generator rental funds (because it doesn't seem like these PG&E blackouts are going away anytime soon, and we want to be able to keep our lights on to serve you all beer!).

Our Brewery Story

Around The Horn Brewing Company has been a joke since 2014, a vision since 2016, a plan since 2017, and a reality since 2019.

Rachel discovered her enjoyment of craft beer after college; having consumed way too many watered-down domestics during beer pong and frat parties, she found an appreciation for the richer tastes of craft beer. In 2014, after embarking on a brewery tour of San Diego together, Shirley and Rachel joked that they should open a craft brewery in Groveland. It was, after all, the perfect place for this type of venture: Groveland has the traffic; it has the loyal community; it has great water; and most importantly, it doesn't already have a craft brewery! Over time, this "joke" evolved into a sort of dream, a "wouldn't it be great to do this?" musing. By 2016, Andrew had joined the mix. Growing up, he and his family visited the Eastern Sierras yearly. In Groveland, he found the same escape from the fast-paced life of Los Angeles that he so cherished in the Sierras. Therefore it wasn't hard at all for Rachel to convince him to buy into this dream of opening a brewery in Groveland.

Their plan was officially set into motion in 2017. Two months after getting married, Andrew and Rachel moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Rachel started graduate school at Vanderbilt University, pursuing an MBA with an emphasis on entrepreneurship with the goal of opening the brewery. In her spare time, she interned at a local brewery (shoutout to Bailey and Steve at Jackalope!), worked in an awesome little beer bar (thanks, Filling Station!), and had a gig as a brand ambassador for the New York-based Brooklyn Brewery. Meanwhile, Andrew cut his teeth working at three of Nashville's breweries (TailGate, Honky Tonk, and Southern Grist.) Soon he became the taproom manager for Southern Grist, where he gained valuable knowledge from the brewery's founders. After a few years working on the retail side of the business, Andrew found his way into the brewhouse. He was a brewer's apprentice at Southern Grist while completing the intensive Professional Brewing/Distilling Technology Program at the Knoxville Brewing & Distilling Center. (Fun fact: he scored 104% on his final exam for the program. Freakin' nerd.)

After their graduations, Andrew and Rachel relocated full time to Groveland, and with Shirley immediately jumped into finding a location for the brewery. In December of 2019, they officially became the proud owners of 17820 State Highway 120, aka the old Subway building, aka the old Big Oak Restaurant & Bar building. They will spend the first part of 2020 transforming the building from a former corporate franchise into a homegrown, community-focused brewing operation.

Our Name

The name for our brewery was born at an airport while waiting for a delayed flight. Rachel knew that if the trio were to open a craft brewery in Groveland, it would be Gold Rush themed. While Googling terminology from the California Gold Rush, she stumbled upon the phrase "around the Horn" and was immediately taken back to her days as a fourth-grader learning California history.

"Around the Horn" has a few meanings, including in sports and in business, but we prefer the one used in the 19th century to refer to a journey (by boat) around Cape Horn, the southernmost tip of South America. During the Gold Rush boom, fortune seekers from New England often traveled by ship "around the Horn" to reach California. It's likely that many of the miners who sought gold in Groveland made their way here by going "around the Horn." Seems fitting, right?

And, oh yes, we'd be remiss if we failed to mention one other important detail of our name: Shirley and Rachel ARE Horns, by marriage and by birth, respectively. 

Why Groveland?

Early in our planning stages, people would often ask, "Why do you want to open a brewery in Groveland?" which was then often followed by, "If it doesn't work out in Groveland, will you open it somewhere else?" The answer to the latter question has always been "no." For us, this brewery is just as much about Groveland as it is about beer.

For starters, Around The Horn's building is located just 25.5 miles from the entrance to Yosemite National Park. TWENTY FIVE POINT FIVE MILES. That's barely half an hour away! We can't resist the appeal of waking up every morning to the fresh mountain air, knowing that the beauty that inspired the likes of John Muir and Ansel Adams is just minutes away.

In addition, some of our nerdier founders (read: Rachel) have always been fascinated by history and love the (sometimes tumultuous) stories of Groveland and the surrounding towns. As millions of people pass through Groveland each year on their way to Yosemite, we want to give them another opportunity to learn about this glorious little town. That's why Around The Horn Brewing Company's brand emphasizes the Gold Rush and Yosemite. (Our slogan is literally "Born in Yosemite. Brewed in Gold Country.")

And finally, the third reason is really pure selfishness: we love craft beer. There is no craft brewery in Groveland. So, we decided to start one.

The Perks

Below you'll find descriptions and photos of some of the merchandise perks available for you to purchase. We can't guarantee that the item you receive will look 100% like this (since some of them aren't printed yet) but they will be very, very close (for example, a t-shirt we say will be black will, in fact, be black.)

Stickers: You'll receive one of each of these 3.875-inch circle gloss stickers. One prominently features the main Around The Horn Brewing Company logo. The other shows a stylized version of Yosemite National Park, along with our slogan "Born in Yosemite. Brewed in Gold Country."

Pint Glasses: While you wait for Around The Horn to open, enjoy a cold one from the comfort of your home with one of our logo pint glasses. This 16-ounce glass shows a stylized version of our logo on one side, and our slogan on the other.

T-shirt: This basic black tee includes the Around The Horn logo on the front and a callout to Groveland, California on the back. This item is available in a women's fit v-neck cut in sizes small to 3XL (below left) or a men's crew neck cut in sizes small to 3XL (below right). *In this mockup the men's shirt looks a bit grey, but we assure you it is a true black.*

Hat: Would this be a crowdfunding campaign involving Andrew Sabatine if it didn't include a hat? For those who are less familiar with our head brewer's fashion philosophy, it's "pick hat first, then pick rest of outfit." These "dad hats" aka baseball caps will include an Around The Horn patch with our logo and location. If you pick this perk, we'll reach out to you separately to find out what hat color you prefer, as there will be two or three options.

Community Donation

In addition to helping us open the doors of Around The Horn Brewing Company, your contribution can also help the greater Groveland community. We've partnered with the group leading the Leon Rose Ball Field Renovation project and will be donating part of the money raised in this campaign to that effort.

The Leon Rose Ball Field is a baseball field located in Groveland that was previously used by Tioga High School's baseball and softball teams. Unfortunately, the field has been closed for a number of years and has fallen into disarray. But now, a motivated group of locals has received approval from the Groveland Community Services District to renovate and reopen the field. When the field is reopened, the high school sports teams will once again be able to play there, and there are also plans for an adult softball league. 

As you browse through the perks available for you to purchase, you'll notice that some of the packages include a $5, $10, or $20 contribution to the Leon Rose Ball Field Renovation. At the close of this Indiegogo campaign, we will send a check (for the total of all of the contributions) to the organizers of the project. If you would like more information on the Leon Rose Ball Field Renovation or wish to help the project in other ways, please visit their Facebook page.

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Stuck on You

Stuck on You

$15 USD
You'll receive not one but TWO first edition Around The Horn Brewing Company stickers! One features our logo against a white background; the other shows a stylized version of Yosemite National Park with our slogan, "Born in Yosemite. Brewed in Gold Country."
Included Items
  • Stickers (2)
Estimated Shipping
May 2020
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Raise a Pint!

Raise a Pint!

$35 USD
Your first beer's on us! Well, kind of. In addition to two Around The Horn stickers, you'll receive a token for a free first beer at the brewery when we're open, and a pint glass (featuring our logo and slogan) to enjoy a cold one at home. $5 from the proceeds of this package will be donated to the Leon Rose Ball Field Renovation project.
Included Items
  • Stickers (2)
  • Free pint token
  • Logo pint glass
  • $5 donation to ball field
Estimated Shipping
May 2020
15 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Shirtly You Can't Be Serious

Shirtly You Can't Be Serious

$65 USD
Rep your Around The Horn pride with a swanky black logo t-shirt. Available in a v-neck women's cut (sizes S to 3XL), and a crew neck men's cut (sizes S to 3XL). Also included are two stickers, a logo pint glass, and a free pint token. $5 from the proceeds of this package will be donated to the Leon Rose Ball Field Renovation project.
Included Items
  • Stickers (2)
  • Free pint token
  • Logo pint glass
  • Logo t-shirt
  • $5 donation to ball field
Estimated Shipping
May 2020
21 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Hats Off to You!

Hats Off to You!

$100 USD
ULTIMATE SWAGSTER ALERT! You'll be totally killing it in your Around The Horn baseball cap and matching black logo t-shirt. Also included are two stickers, a logo pint glass, and a free pint token. $5 from the proceeds of this package will be donated to the Leon Rose Ball Field Renovation project.
Included Items
  • Stickers (2)
  • Free pint token
  • Logo pint glass
  • Logo t-shirt
  • Logo hat
  • $5 donation to ball field
Estimated Shipping
May 2020
16 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Find Me in the (Mug) Club

$250 USD
If you love beer, then this is for you! Join our mug club (name TBD, you'll vote on it!) to receive discounts, first access to beer releases, beer voting rights, and other exclusive perks. Your personalized 20-ounce mug will always be filled for the price of a 16-ounce local's discounted pint...that's MORE beer for LESS money, EACH time you visit!
Included Items
  • Stickers (2)
  • Logo t-shirt
  • Two-year mug club membership
  • Personalized mug
  • Free crowler each quarter
  • Free mug fill on your birthday
  • Beer voting rights
  • 20% off merchandise purchases
  • $10 donation to ball field
Estimated Shipping
May 2020
3 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Dedicate a Barstool

$350 USD
Honor a loved one (or yourself, we don’t judge) by immortalizing their name and a message on one of our barstools. You'll also get two stickers and a pint glass to remind you of your beloved barstool. And your first beer at the brewery is free! $20 from the proceeds of this package will be donated to the Leon Rose Ball Field Renovation project.
Included Items
  • Stickers (2)
  • Free pint token
  • Logo pint glass
  • $20 donation to ball field
  • Engraved barstool dedication
Estimated Shipping
May 2020
11 out of 15 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Brewer for a Day

$1,000 USD
Work alongside head brewer Andrew to design a custom beer recipe of your choosing! You'll act as his assistant brewer on the actual brew day and make your dream beer into a reality. After the beer is fermented, you'll return to the brewery to keg it with him, then invite 15 friends to the brewery to each enjoy a free pint of your beer.
Included Items
  • Brewer for a day
  • Free crowlers of your beer (4)
  • Customized brewer's shirt
  • Beer naming rights
  • Beer for you and 15 friends
Estimated Shipping
October 2020
0 out of 2 of claimed

Name a Fermenter

$1,500 USD
Have you ever wanted to name your child something really weird, like “Craigory,” but your wife won’t let you? Now is your chance to finally bestow that special name upon something/someone important! Every day, our brewery staff will lovingly refer to your fermenter by its name. Your fermenter will even be featured on our social media accounts!
Included Items
  • Stickers (2)
  • Free pint token
  • Logo pint glass
  • Logo t-shirt
  • Fermenter naming rights
  • Engraved fermenter name plate
  • Fermenter social media post
Estimated Shipping
May 2020
0 out of 4 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
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