Night Shift Brewing began as an idea. In a small kitchen on Josephine Ave in Somerville, MA, a trio of roommates started homebrewing beer for friends and family. This hobby took place after our day jobs, going late into the evenings, becoming what we called "night shift brewing." It was was 2007, and our goal was to craft and share beers that were more interesting and flavorful than the commercial options on shelves.
Over several years, Night Shift Brewing (the hobby) grew and evolved. Rob dug deeper into recipe development. O'Mara began working on a rough microbrewery business plan. And Ox started making labels for their homebrews, each adorned with a "hop owl" logo he drew. The logo drew inspiration from their hobby's nocturnal nature, along with the hops that go into each beer.
After hundreds of homebrews and thousands of beers shared, the trio finally quit their day jobs to turn this passionate hobby into something more. They scraped together startup money from friends and family, found a small but suitable warehouse in Everett, and launched Night Shift Brewing (the business) in 2012.
Over years of long days and late nights, their "craft better" philosophy has produced world-class beers, a passionate community of awesome fans, and a growing team of incredible people. We are a proudly independent business – our three founders collectively own about 80% of the business, with the remaining 20% owned by close friends and family. In addition to our original Everett location, we now run our flagship brewery and restaurant on Boston's Lovejoy Wharf, along with seasonal beer gardens along Boston's Charles River.
We maintain a relentless focus on three values – inclusivity, integrity, and innovation. And we believe strongly in the mantra "all styles welcome" – this applies to what we produce, but also to the way we run our business. Join us in welcoming all styles of beverages, people, and ideas. We are here to celebrate great flavors and great friends. Welcome to Night Shift.
