Spiteful Brewing
Spiteful Brewing was founded in January 2010 by Brad Shaffer and Jason Klein. While the brewery is new, we have known each other since we were kids. It was a friendship that started instantly following a spiteful incident during a hockey game on the pond. Initially home brewing in the kitchen on a stove, we’ve slowly upgraded our system as we gained experience and understanding of the brewing process. We now have a Brewery from Portland Kettle Works with a 2.5 BBL Brewhouse and 5 BBL Fermenters.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
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