WHIMS,
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The Name...
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To do something on a whim is typically understood as making a sudden decision without much thought being applied.
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The thing is every decision undertaken at the brewery has too much thought being applied to it, obnoxiously so. But it is our nature.
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Being consumed in thought, planning, and execution leaves little time for outside discussion or premature sharing. Everything is fluid and nothing is promised.
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When the idea comes to fruition and is finally presented it appears to be done on a whim. The presentation belies the fact that what is given is the culmination of many hours of thoughtful work.
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Nothing is ever truly done on a whim.

Whims Brewing is led by Dorien, and like many breweries the story starts with being introduced to homebrewing by friends. While his friends with more sense kept it as a hobby he was entirely consumed.
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Joining homebrew clubs, winning competitions, creating guest beers at breweries, working at a professional brewery and becoming a beer judge are all a part of the journey that led to the formation of Whims.
The beer
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How we make and design beer is different from beer to beer. It could be in strict adherence to style guidelines, it could be a mashup of historical references with new industry processes, it may even be left to the wild will of the world with a slight guiding hand.
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Regardless, everything we produce is our love letter to beer and to you.

We hope in our own minor way to be something that brings you both joy and comfort.