Wash Ashore Beer Co.
John Clift, owner of Vintage MV Wine & Spirits, and Joe Monteiro, owner of 19 Raw Oyster Bar and 19 Prime Cast Iron Steakhouse.
They teamed up with fellow Vineyard residents, Chad & Michelle Verdi, owners of Verdi Productions and co-owners of Gregg’s Restaurants.
Because WASH ASHORE believes in giving back, a portion of the proceeds from each of our beers is donated to charities.
WASH ASHORE is the official beer of Seastreak Ferry!
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.
