Bad Tom Smith Brewing

The first brew took place on January 1, 2013, Bad Tom Smith American Brown Ale, which became the flagship for the brewery. The taproom opened in March of 2013 to the Linwood community. While things took off, the following year a cease and desist order was issued by Firestone Walker, whose flagship beer was Double Barrel Ale, forcing Sean to develop a new name for the brewery. One night in the brewery, after Sean poured a beer for his father Skip, a conversation started that would forever change the face of the brewery. One story led to another about a family legend, Bad Tom Smith, who had a murderous background. After a few more beers and a lot of family lore, Sean knew he had it.