Our Story

New State Brewing Company started with a simple idea: make one good beer and make it right. From the beginning, the focus has been on doing fewer things better, starting with 1863 Heritage Lager,and building something that lasts.

One Beer, Done Right

We chose to start with a single beer on purpose. Instead of spreading our time and attention across multiple styles, we’re putting everything we have into making 1863 Heritage Lager the way it should be brewed, steady, consistent, and worth coming back to. Getting one beer right matters more to us than making a lot of different ones.

Appalachian Roots

Appalachian brewing traditions go back generations. Much of that history was shaped by working people and influenced by German immigrants who brought lager traditions with them and brewed beer the practical, straightforward way. It was beer meant to be shared, not overthought, and enjoyed at the end of a long day.

Over time, a lot of those traditions were pushed aside. We believe they’re worth bringing back, not as nostalgia, but as everyday beer people still love to drink.

Looking Ahead

As we grow, we want to do this the right way. That means working toward sourcing ingredients from Appalachian farmers, supporting the communities where we live and work, and building something we’re proud to be part of, not just as a business, but as neighbors.

We’re not trying to rush anything. The goal is to build something solid, honest, and rooted in the same values that shaped the beer itself.

In the future, we plan to introduce the 1863 Society, a way to recognize early supporters and partners who believe in what we’re building and help us bring this beer back the right way.