SingleCut Beersmiths is an American
brewery founded in 2012 in
Astoria, Queens,
New York
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* New York City, the most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York
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. The name comes from the
luthier
A luthier ( ; AmE also ) is a craftsperson who builds or repairs string instruments that have a neck and a sound box. The word "luthier" is originally French and comes from the French word for lute. The term was originally used for makers o ...
term when a guitar is made with only a
lower cutaway.
History
SingleCut Beersmiths was founded in 2012 by Rich Buceta, who sold his sold his collection of vintage guitars to finance the brewery. It was the first production brewery in Queens since
Prohibition. The brand rapidly expanded and by 2017 the Queens location was brewing at maximum capacity of 11,000 barrels a year. In 2018, SingleCut agreed to purchase a 30,000 barrel facility in
Clifton Park, NY facility from
Shmaltz Brewing Company
Shmaltz Brewing Company is an American craft brewing company headquartered in Troy, New York, US. Originally primarily known for its He'Brew flagship brand, the company produces a large line of Shmaltz Brewing beers and numerous other brands i ...
for an undisclosed amount.
See also
*
Beer in the United States
References
External links
*
Beer brewing companies based in New York City
Companies based in Queens, New York
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