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In late 2005, Nikos Ridge and Jamie Floyd met at a favorite local bottle shop in Eugene, Ore. Nikos was sampling a beer Jamie had brewed at a local restaurant/brewery and through mutual friends, the two started talking. The conversation landed on the question, ""What would you do if you could open your own brewery?"" With Nikos` background in finance and Jamie`s experience in brewing, it seemed like the perfect pairing to start a brewery. The two began brewing about six months later, on June 15, 2006, when Nikos and Jamie spent 17 hours brewing the first batch of Total Domination IPA. The first kegs were produced in a leased space inside of a German restaurant in Springfield, Ore. Once a brewery, the building was equipped with a 15-barrel brewhouse. Here, a new craft brewery was born with one driving purpose—through the creation of the highest quality beers; to improve the lives of its customers, the residents of its communities, its employees, and business partners. Both founders knew they wanted to do things differently—within the beer industry and in the local community. In a time when the industry landscape was home to male-centric brands, Nikos and Jamie strived for a company that represented what beer meant to them—a source of community and the root of human existence. And so, Ninkasi—the Sumerian goddess of fermentation—was selected as the name. Throughout human history, beer not only was a catalyst for written language and organized education, but was also the center of community and culture, one never in operation without the other—a driving force behind the new brewery. In a quest to find property that could cultivate community spirit, the two purchased real estate in Eugene`s Whiteaker neighborhood and moved the brewery to its current location in 2007. Since then, Ninkasi has undergone four expansions, to produce more beer for more people. The expansions included a larger production facility, tasting room, office spaces, and local distribution, all while keeping the focus on brewing excellent craft beer. Ninkasi`s culture continues to embody ""Believe in the Goddess""—symbolizing the Ninkasi belief in an elevated human experience through the social enjoyment and sharing of beer. The current brewery features a 55-barrel and a 90-barrel brewing system, brewing quality craft beer to be distributed throughout Alaska; Alberta; Arizona; California; Colorado; Idaho; Oregon; Washington; Nevada; and Vancouver, British Columbia. The Ninkasi Flagship Series, has grown from its first batch of Total Domination IPA to include Tricerahops Double IPA, Believer Double Red, Oatis Oatmeal Stout, Vanilla Oatis Oatmeal Stout, and Quantum Pale Ale. Today, the Ninkasi family of brands includes its Flagship, Seasonal Release, Special Release, Prismatic Lager, Single Hop, and R&D Series.
As the world`s third largest premium spirits company, Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits Brands that Stir the World. Consumers from all corners of the globe call for the company`s brands, including the flagship Jim Beam bourbon and Yamazaki Japanese whisky, as well as world renown premium brands including Maker`s Mark and Knob Creek bourbons, Hakushu and Hibiki Japanese whiskies, Teacher`s, Laphroaig, and Bowmore Scotch whiskies, Canadian Club whisky, Courvoisier cognac, Sauza tequila, Pinnacle vodka, and Midori liqueur. Beam Suntory was created in 2014 by combining the world leader in bourbon and the pioneer in Japanese whisky to form a new company with centuries of heritage. Beam Suntory has an entrepreneurial culture that inspires employees to “Unleash Your Spirit.” With a vision of “Growing for Good,” Beam Suntory`s corporate social responsibility commitments are focused on protecting the environment, supporting the communities where we do business, and promoting the responsible consumption of our products.
Kimo Sabe is transforming the mezcal industry; With a mission to create a sustainable agave industry in Central Mexico that builds bridges to a generation seeking its own defining liquor category. Run by father and daughter – Jim Walsh and Ashley Walsh Kvamme who believe in creating a product the consumer loves. By owning their own distillery and estate of 400 hectares of agave, sourcing agave from other farmers and their own proprietary blending flavor system, KS has achieved consistency of flavor. The brand utilizes its renown flavor experts coming from the world of fine cacao, a secret element in the taste of Kimo, creating a premium flavor compared to any high-end tequila with its Joven mezcal. With its oak profiles in the reposado and anejo mezcals, KS has created a drink with the style and grace of sipping whisky and/or cognac. And with the world`s rarest and most expensive Cinco De Noviembre line garnering a 96, highest ever rated mezcal by Anthony Dias Blue – Kimo Sabe has showcased its ability to play in the ultra-high-end spirit world. Kimo Sabe Mezcal has received best of class and best of category above all other agave spirits from the American Distilling Institute winning awards for two consecutive years straight (2016 & 2017).
Latcham Vineyards is a Mount Aukum, CA-based company in the Manufacturing sector.
Ascentia Wine Estates is a Healdsburg, CA-based company in the Manufacturing sector.