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Abolitionist Ale Works To Offer Beer Delivery
Charles Town Brewery Will Offer Beer Delivery to Jefferson & Berkeley Counties
April 20, 2020

CHARLES TOWN — You can now stock up on tasty, locally brewed craft beer without leaving your house! Starting this week, Abolitionist Ale Works will be offering their entire menu of craft beer available for home delivery. The menu will include special release bottles, cans, 4 packs, 32 OZ growlers/crowlers and even kegs!

Abolitionist Ale Works was established in 2017 and specializes in creating unique and flavorful craft beer. Their emphasis is on unique IPA, Sour Ales, Wild Ales, Saisons, Strong Ales and Stouts. “Our business model was primarily as a brew pub with emphasis on product quality and the in house social experience, but like many companies now, we have had to adapt our business and for us that meant producing more packaged beer to go, the response and support from our community has been considerable and we appreciate everyone who has supported ours and other local business during this time” said co owner Joshua Vance.

Online ordering is available 24/7 and phone orders can also be taken during their normal hours of pick up which are Friday and Saturday from Noon-8PM & Sunday from Noon-6PM. The complete menu of craft beer available for no contact pick up or delivery is on the Abolitionist Ale Works website.

Brewery opens in Charles Town, hosts community party
By Danyell Vanreenen - The Journal
June 17, 2017

CHARLES TOWN — Dubbed as Charles Town’s first brew pub, Abolitionist Ale Works is expected to make an impression on the community during the celebratory kick off and block party Saturday, according to owner Josh Vance.

Located at 129 W. Washington St., Vance said the brewery will offer a wide selection of beers for every taste. “We’re starting with about 15 options, all made in house,” Vance said. “We’re going to let the customers decide which selections will be most popular — my tastes always change with the wind — but we want to be known for taking chances.”

Vance said his brother initially tried to trademark another name for the brewery. However, the original name, Front Porch Brewing Co., was already trademarked. Changing the name to Abolitionist Ale Works seemed to be a better fit for the Charles Town-based brewery, according to Vance.

“The name has strong local and historical ties,” Vance said. “We were looking to fit in with the abolitionists and revolt against the status quo of the beer industry.”

Vance said he wants the brewery to be defined by a willingness to experiment with different tastes and flavors and take chances. “I grew up in the area, and I saw a need for a fun pub like this in Charles Town,” Vance said. “When we first started Abolitionist Ale Works, we were the first licensed brew pub in (Jefferson) County.”

To celebrate Abolitionist Ale Works’ grand opening, Vance said the brew pub is hosting a community block party on the 100 block of South Charles Street from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday before the 8 p.m. grand opening at the pub. The block party will feature live music and a beer garden where attendees can taste Abolitionist Ale Works town crafted beers for the first time.

Traveling from as far as North Hampton, Massachusetts and as nearby as Martinsburg, Vance said the party will host a total of five bands during the free family friendly public event. The bands will play an after party set at the brewery as well to celebrate the grand opening at 8 p.m. Higher Hands, the Primate Fiasco, This Way to the Egress, the Dirty Grass Players and DJ Myke Nyce will cater to a variety of musical tastes. Ranging from hip-hop to bluegrass to jazz and everything in between, Vance said the block party will be fun for everyone in the family. “You have to be over 21 to drink, but the event outside is open for all ages,” Vance said. “We want people to come out no matter what time it is and have a good time.” Following the block party at 8 p.m., Vance said Abolitionist Ale Works will open its doors for a premier party with live music and food from C&G Jerk Chicken.

“The public has been waiting so patiently for us to renovate this historic building that we wanted to start off with a huge event so that as many people as possible could participate and try one of our many on site crafted beers” Vance said.

Vance said the Abolitionist Ale Works brewery will be opening on a regular schedule June 22. Regular hours will be Thursday from 3 to 10 p.m.; Friday from 3 p.m. to midnight; Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Finding Freedom via a New Brew
By Robert Snyder - Spirit of Jefferson
June 14, 2017

There’s the Rye Pale, a copper beer brewed with mosaic and aromatic citra hops that grab you by the nose as soon as you lean in for a quaff. Or try the Wild Wit Wedding, an ale fermented with West Virginia yeast, oranges, coriander and peppercorns.