Boom Island Brewing
At Boom Island, our passion expands beyond beer, with live music and the Twin Cities’ most popular food trucks adding to the atmosphere. We continue our long-standing tradition of community support through fundraising and special events. Our story is about welcoming you; extending old-world comfort where you are immersed in the entire brewery experience, enjoying the best that you and our beer deserve.
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.
