Greenport Harbor Brewing Company Forms Alliance With Cross Sound Ferry

Greenport Harbor Brewing Company and Cross Sound Ferry recently announced that they have formed an alliance to start offering the company’s craft beers on the ferries.

“More than 70 years ago, Cross Sound Ferry’s Cape Henlopen changed the course of history by delivering relief and supplies to the shores of Normandy, France in support of the Allied Forces,” a press release from Cross Sound Ferry reads. “And once again, beginning May 8, 2015, the Cape Henlopen will deliver relief - by pouring Greenport Harbor Brewing Company’s line of quality craft brews to Cross Sound Ferry passengers.”

The alliance between the two local businesses, known as “Great Beer”, began over a year ago.

Now Greenport Harbor Brewing Company’s beers will be served aboard all of the Cross Sound Ferry vessels traveling between Orient Point and New London and between New London and Block Island.

“Hundreds of thousands of ferry passengers will have the chance to experience the hard work and talent that has made GHB recognized for its distinct, award-winning craft beer taste,” the press release reads.

On Friday, May 8, members of Greenport Harbor Brewing and Cross Sound Ferry will christen the launch of Greenport Harbor Brewery on all seven Cross Sound Ferry vessels as well as the brewery’s introduction into the Connecticut market, the brewery’s first out of state venture since opening July 12, 2009.

The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. aboard the ferry Cape Henlopen on Dock Road in Orient Point.

Photo: harborbrewing.com

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