Brewing Projects
Here is short list of breweries that Alan has helped along the way. To learn about more, contact us today!
Orange Bike Brewing co.
PBPI were contracted by Tom Ruff in 2021 to consult on developing a Gluten-free brewery and a gluten free portfolio of beers for his proposed gluten free Orange Bike Brewery in Portland, Maine. After much research and networking with Grouse Malting and some Gluten free brewers on the West coast of the USA, Alan Pugsley formulated 12 different styles of beer recipes using a variety of millet, buckwheat, quinoa, oats and rice which were brewed on a pilot system locally at Gearys Brewing Company . These beers were extremely well accepted by both gluten intolerant and gluten tolerant people alike . From there we installed a classic 10 barrel " Original Peter Austin Brick Kettle Brewing System" at their location at 31 Diamond Street, Portland along with a 1 barrel pilot brewery. The 10 barrel plant is a 1997 vintage Peter Austin plant from a brewery installation in Kennesaw ,GA which subsequently ceased to brew and PBPI purchased back from the client over 15 years ago!
“In my opinion Alan Pugsley is one of the best Master Brewers in the world and we are fortunate to have him as our brewery consultant, mentor and friend. Without Alan we would not be where we are today . We are honored to work with the man who helped revolutionize craft brewing in the United States in the 1980’s and beyond. Alans dedication to our project to produce excellent gluten free beer and never shying from a challenge and working tirelessly to get a world class product has been inspiring.”
- Tom Ruff, Owner
Shipyard Brewing co.
Alan Pugsley was a founder, co-owner and Master Brewer of Shipyard Brewing Company from 1994 - 2011. PBPI contracted with Fred Forsley in 1992 to build a 7 barrel brew-length “Original Peter Austin Brick Kettle Brewing System” at Federal Jacks/Kennebunkport Brewing Company (KBC) in Kennebunk, Maine. From KBC, the Shipyard Brewing Company was born in Portland, Maine in 1994 featuring initially a 50 barrel brew-length “Original Peter Austin Brick Kettle Brewing System”. It later expanding to a 100 barrel brew-length system capable of producing well over 100,000 barrels per year of English and American style ales in classic, traditional open top fermentation vessels.
“ Without Alan Pugsley there would have been no Shipyard Brewing Company “
- Fred Forsley , Owner
bravo Brewing Co.
PBPI were contracted by Bravo Brewing Company owner Chris Mishoe in 2019 to consult and assist in the setting up of his new brewery in Pascoag, RI. Chris is an accomplished home brewer. Alan was brought in to help pursue their dream of owning a small brewery and tasting room. Alan helped with all aspects of the brewery space, including equipment design and layout, equipment purchasing, and overall brewing knowledge. In 2023, due to the great success of Bravos beers, PBPI provided a 5 barrel “ Original Peter Austin Brick Kettle Brewing System “ to Bravo Brewing which was successfully installed and commissioned by Chris Mishoe in November 2023.
“Alan has been instrumental in the startup and commissioning of Bravo Brewing Company. His expert knowledge in all areas, from brewery design and layout, to brewing skills and quality assessment have made our small brewery launch a success. Alan was great to work with and his professionalism and commitment to brewing is truly legendary ! Thank you for all you have done for us!”
- Chris Mishoe, Owner / Head Brewer
Outer Limits
PBPI contracted with Outer Limits Brewing in 2019 for a complete turnkey 10 barrel brew-length “Original Peter Austin Brick Kettle Brewing System” . The brewery is designed to produce English style and American style ales plus a variety of different lager beers. The cellar has a mix of open top and enclosed fermenting vessels with both vertical and horizontal condition/bright beer tanks allowing complete systems flexibility.
“When we decided to open a brewery in Vermont we brought Alan in to help in the design, manufacture and installation of the system. Alan's knowledge and experience in all 3 areas is both extensive and realistic. He brought a direct and honest approach as our partner. The 10BBL system we installed has performed beyond our expectations and is helping us produce high quality beer in a consistent fashion. Alan also helped us with recipe reviews and workflow process in the brewery. Net result has been a very successful launch of Outer Limits Brewing and some very happy customers!”
- Wesley Tice, Co-Owner / Head Brewer
Davidson Brothers Brewing Co.
PBPI installed a turnkey 7 barrel brew-length “ Original Peter Austin Brick Kettle Brewing System “ for owners Rick and John Davidson in Spring of 1996. The brewing system is as shiny and operationally sound today in 2019 as it was in 1996 giving testament to the quality of equipment supplied. The brewpub was and is a resounding success producing an array of English style ales and other beers.
“We started Davidson Brothers Brewpub over 20 years ago without ever having brewed a single batch of beer. Looking back, the most important decision we made-more important even than location-was to brew on the authentic Peter Austin brewing system, designed and installed by Alan Pugsley. Alan's custom layout perfectly matched our available space and the training he provided enabled us to brew unique recipes ourselves. Our Austin system-brewed world-class ales quickly established our reputation for quality, and are now available in 17 surrounding counties, driving volume to our brewpub and providing significant revenue.”
- Rick & John Davidson, Owners
St. John Brewers
PBPI contracted with St. John Brewers for a complete Peter Austin/Pugsley 5 barrel brew-length brewing system capable of producing both ales and lagers on the third floor of their Tap Room facility in Mongoose Junction on the beautiful Caribbean Island of St. John. The project was delayed a year by Hurricanes Irma and Maria but eventually got installed and commissioned in November 2018. Being on an island creates many challenges but the resulting brewery installation and beers are spectacular.
“When it was time for us to upgrade and design our new 5bbl brew-house in the US Virgin Islands, we called Alan Pugsley. Alan's vast knowledge and experience in the brewing industry is unmatched. Pugsley's Brewing Projects International worked with us to designed and manufacture our custom 5BBL brewery that fit perfectly in our island brewpub. From design, construction, assembly, recipe formulation to brewing, Alan was there every step of the way. We recommend Pugsley's Brewing Projects International for projects because you can guarantee that the quality of brewing system and the beer is world class.”
- Chirag Vyas & Kevin Chipman, Owners/Brewers
Gritty McDuff’s Brewing Company
Maine’s first brewpub contracted with PBPI and Alan Pugsley to install a 7 barrel “ Original Peter Austin Brick Kettle Brewing System “ and design their initial beer portfolio . Since day one the brewpub has been a great success and still continues to thrive,innovate and make great beers over 30 years later . Owners Ed Stebbins and Richard Pfeffer followed up this project later with a 15 barrel Gritty’s in Freeport, Maine and 7 barrel Gritty’s in Auburn, Maine all featuring the classic Peter Austin brewing system.
"I have worked with Alan Pugsley for over thirty years, and he has always been professional, courteous, and efficient. His knowledge of the brewing process and brewery design is unparalleled—he has personally designed and built breweries all over the world. In addition, Alan has formulated and brewed more world-class beers than any other brew master in North America. I owe a great deal of gratitude to Alan. I would have never achieved success as a brewer without his knowledge and support."
- Ed Stebbins, Owner/Brewmaster