The tale of Commonhouse Aleworks revolves around several narratives that when woven together paint the story of history, comradery, community, and the pursuit of a dream. Commonhouse found its origins in the friendship between Hank Hanna and Pearce Fleming and through the love of craft beers, which were often shared in the fabled Back Porch Beer sessions.

We celebrate the storied history of beer as a central component of American communities as well as the foundation for all civilization. Our business isn’t just beer, however. It’s people. It’s the relationships. It’s being a part of something greater than one’s self. It’s about helping your fellow man and community by giving something back. It’s a powerful tool to leave a lasting positive impact on the world.

In colonial times, the “common house” was the de facto “Town Hall.”
It acted as a focal point of the community where all the town’s people could gather together for communal meals, to discuss local issues, conduct religious worship, and engage in town business.

At Commonhouse Aleworks, we want to revive the old Town Hall feel of the communal gathering space and create an environment where people feel free to gather together, enjoy life, be passionate, share a laugh and make an impact.
With all of the wonderment that craft beer provides enthusiasts and patrons, Commonhouse Aleworks has the opportunity of being the catalyst to many of the things people enjoy most in life.

It is our hope that we will one day be the impetus behind a toast to honor someone special, the spark to a celebration, or even the inspiration for an idea that changes the World.

Thank you for being a part of the Commonhouse Story.