| 1984 |
|
A turn-of-the-century general store in the small logging town of Kalama, WA is the home for Hart Brewing, Inc. The first beer, Pyramid Pale Ale, makes Pyramid Ales/Hart Brewing one of the earliest American microbrews. |
|
| 1985 |
|
The refreshing Pyramid Wheaten Ale is born and is the first year round draft wheat beer made in America since Prohibition. |
|
| 1986 |
|
Pyramid Snow Cap Ale is born. This rich, full-bodied winter warmer is crafted in the British tradition of holiday beers. Complex fruit flavors with a refreshingly smooth texture will make Snow Cap a highly sought after brew for many years to come. |
|
| 1989 |
|
Five beer-loving investors from Seattle acquire Hart Brewing from founder Beth Hartwell and her partner. |
|
| 1992 |
|
A growing Pyramid makes its first move to a new, modern facility by the banks of the Columbia River in Kalama, just downstream from Mt. St. Helen's. |
|
| 1993 |
|
One word: Hefeweizen. This unfiltered wheat beer is introduced and becomes an instant consumer favorite. Brewed with over 60% malted wheat (Bavarian tradition calls for only 50%) this full-tasting beer rivals Pale Ale as the Pyramid Ales flagship brew. |
|
| 1994 |
|
Growing consumer demand helps Hart Brewing become the fourth largest craft brewery in America. A long way from the days in the General Store... |
|
|
|
Pyramid Apricot Ale arrives. A zesty golden wheat ale with a distinctive hint of fresh apricots, Pyramid Apricot Ale wins a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival and dubs Pyramid as innovators in the fruit beer category. |
|
| 1995 |
|
Hart opens a new brewery in Seattle, WA. This boost in production allows Pyramid to meet consumer demand that has grown to 28 states. At the same time, the doors to the Pyramid Alehouse opened to serve Seattle fresh Pyramid brews and tasty pub offerings. |
|
|
|
Incredible growth in the demand for craft beers encourages Hart Brewing to go public and 2.6 million shares are issued via the NASDAQ exchange. |
|
| 1996 |
|
With the incredible growth of Pyramid, the company decides to change its corporate name from Hart Brewing, Inc. to Pyramid Breweries Inc. to better identify the company with its flagship brand. |
|
|
|
Tilted Kilt, Pyramid's spring seasonal, is born. A rich, full-flavored ale with a deep red color, Tilted Kilt is brewed with seven varieties of malt, including a wee amount of Scotch "whiskey" malt. |
|
| 1997 |
|
The Pyramid Brewery opens in Berkeley, CA to much local fanfare. Built in an old warehouse, the new facility increases Pyramid Breweries production and offers the freshest beer possible to California and the Southwest. The Pyramid Alehouse opens it's doors with a full line up of draft beers and great food. |
|
|
|
The launch of Pyramid DPA (Draught Pale Ale) receives many accolades for the brewery. The nitrogen dispensed ale wins Barley Corn magazine's reader poll award as "New Craft Beer of the Year". |
|
|
|
Pyramid India Pale Ale makes its debut. A distinctively hoppy flavor and aroma satisfies a strong craft beer enthusiast demand. Loaded with tangy Columbus hops, this ale has an astonishing 67 IBU's, truly a beer for bold tastes! |
|
| 1999 |
|
Seattle's Pyramid Alehouse welcomes its new neighbor, Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. Just steps away from the state of the art ballpark, Pyramid sits front row center in the opening festivities. Also welcomed is Pyramid's infamous "Left Out Field" Beer Garden Ğ a favorite watering hole for baseball fans. |
|
| 2000 |
|
Broken Rake Amber Ale debuts in Pyramid's seasonal line up. This new addition, a malty copper colored Amber Ale, is a proud addition to the family and completes the circle of a brew for every season! |
|
| 2001 |
|
Choice abounds! Pyramid introduces of the Alehouse To Go variety 12-pack. Fans can now enjoy a variety of their favorite Pyramid brews in one thirst-quenching package. |
|
| 2002 |
|
Pyramid proudly introduces two tasty new brews to the line up - the year round Coastline Pilsner and summer seasonal Curve Ball Kölsch. Also new in spring of '02 is the third Pyramid Alehouse opening in Walnut Creek, CA. |
|
| 2004 |
|
Pyramid Hefe Weizen takes home the gold medal for American-Style Hefe Weizen at the 2004 Great American Beer Festival. |
|
| 2006 |
|
Pyramid Hefe Weizen and Crystal Weizen win big at the 2006 World Beer Cup. Pyramid Hefe Weizen takes the bronze in the American-Style Hefe Weizen category, while Crystal Weizen walks away with the bronze in the American-Style Wheat Beer Category. It's another great day for the wheat beer pioneers. |
|
|
|
And the story continues to unfold... |
