Bottle Rocket Brewing
In 2014, Gerald Homp had the idea to start a brewery in his home town of Seward, Nebraska. He approached Jason Berry and Ryan Koch about helping him as Vice President and Brew Master. The Bottle Rocket Boys were formed.
In the following year they created business plans, found property and submitted the paperwork to the TTB and NLCC. On October 23rd of 2015 they openned the doors to Bottle Rocket Brewing Company.
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.
