Creature Comforts Brewing Co.

We were delighted to host an inspiring event tonight featuring Adam Beauchamp, CEO, and #FenwickBroyardIII, SVP of Commercial Operations, from Creature Comforts Brewing Co. They shared insights into how a purpose rooted in human connection has propelled them to the top tier of craft brewers. Creature Comforts Brewing Co., founded in 2014 in Athens, Georgia, has grown rapidly, becoming renowned for its commitment to quality products and community engagement. Their dedication to #StakeholderOrientation and a #ConsciousCulture is exemplified through initiatives like the #GetComfortable program, which aligns businesses to resource agencies addressing pressing community needs. The event underscored how businesses that prioritize the well being of all their stakeholders and a meaningful culture thrive while making a lasting impact. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Adam and Fenwick for sharing their journey and to all attendees for contributing to a memorable evening. A special appreciation goes out to our Tiger Team—Ryan Klee, Bob Hartwig, Tom Studer, Amanda Mark, Chuck Sparrow, Hal Schlenger, and our amazing moderator, Soyini Coke—for their hard work and leadership in making this event a success. We also want to recognize and express deep gratitude to our amazing corporate partners who make events like this possible: Jackson Healthcare, Momnt, Improving, Jabian Consulting, #SouperJenny, Vector Global Logistics, Honeysuckle Gelato, Arden's Garden, Alloy, and gusto! fresh bowls & wraps. Your support enables us to continue creating spaces where business leaders can connect, learn, and grow together. A huge thank you to #BoldMonk for providing a fantastic venue that elevated the experience for everyone. ?? Jeff Bond, Chat With Leaders Media Let’s continue to elevate humanity through business!

We hope to see you in Atlanta on March 13th! ?? Thursday, March 13 ?? Bold Monk Brewing Co., Atlanta (Upper Westside) ? 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT (Main Event 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM) We're excited to have Soyini Coke, host of 'Capitalism Done Right' as the moderator! ?? ??? Early Bird Pricing Available Until Feb 28: https://lnkd.in/egMuCvnr

Our hope is to be a force for good in the world through the development of industry-leading beverages and experiences. Within our Annual Impact Report, you’ll discover how these interconnected efforts manifest across our various domains—from investments in our workforce and local communities, to our endless pursuit of more sustainable production practices. Human connection, in the end, is the greatest “force for good” we can unleash upon the world. We're raising a glass to every partner in this journey—to each distributor, retailer, community partner, customer, and fan who helps bring our purpose to life. You, too, are Creature Comforts; you are all fellow “Creatures.” Thank you, and cheers to the start of our next decade together. https://lnkd.in/eC4aFQpv

We believe that good citizens are good news to their communities. We also believe good companies are good citizens. We were therefore filled with gratitude, honor, and not a small amount of awe to share the stage last month with hero-brands of ours like Microsoft , Samsung Electronics, and Southwest Airlines at the 25th Annual U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation CITIZENS AWARDS in Washington D.C.—who chose to recognize our?#GetComfortable?initiative as the Best Community Improvement Program of the year! We also acknowledge that we did not achieve any of this by ourselves. Dozens of stakeholders have shaped this early literacy intervention. Books for Keeps has brought it to life inside Clarke County Schools. Many local businesses are co-funding its expansion, and many more literacy mentors are actually in the classrooms each week doing the work. So we are hoisting the trophy today alongside each of the following co-laborers, community pillars in their own right: Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Athens Area Community Foundation Athens Wellbeing Project Books for Keeps Clarke County School District Envision Athens Georgia Power Company GEORGIA SKIN CANCER & AESTHETIC DERMATOLOGY GIVE BACK Real Estate GREATER ATHENS Golden Pantry Food Stores Heyward Allen Motor Company Hotel Indigo @OsteriaOlioAthens Thornton Brothers The University of Georgia Athletics United Way of Northeast Georgia

We believe great companies make good citizens. Thank you for the recognition, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation! And congratulations to the Creatures and local partners locking arms with us through the Get Comfortable program to make our community better. Cheers, Athens! ??

Since the beginning, we've been inspired by those who crave curiosity. Here's to following your passion, Chris.???

We’re excited to announce that our Co-Founder Adam Beauchamp will be stepping into the role of CEO. Adam started Creature as a seasoned production brewer and a student of genetics and ecology from the University of Georgia. Along with sitting on Creature’s Board of Directors since day one, he spent the company’s first eight years leading its production and quality teams. In 2021, he was named Chief Operating Office and currently serves as the co-chair of the Brewers Association's sustainability subcommittee. Chris Herron is stepping down from the role of CEO but will continue to provide support through an advisory role to ensure a smooth transition during this change.?Under Adam’s leadership, we will continue to innovate and expand while remaining true to our core values and purpose to foster human connection.

We are honored to be included alongside the other companies on this list, and we're especially grateful to the Georgia Department of Economic Development for the recognition. Take a look! And if you'd like to dive further, be sure to click the link to our 2023 Impact Report.

This year's Get Comfortable recipe was developed in collaboration with?UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences?faculty member, Dr. Mohamed Mergoum, the Georgia Seed Development UGAF Professor in Wheat Breeding & Genetics. His research helped create a more sustainable wheat variety, better suited to the South for its ability to thrive in humid climates that harbor a wide range of pests. Dr. Mergoum joined our hop blending where we meticulously experimented with single-hops to harmonize with the wheat variety and showcase his work. The featured wheat was grown in Colquitt, GA supplied by Mixon Seed Service, and malted by?Epiphany Craft Malt?in North Carolina. These local partnerships help reduce our carbon footprint and provide unique flavors. With a heavy hand of wheat and some beautiful new hops, this Wheated IPA combines a soft mouthfeel, from the wheat, and fruity and floral notes from the hops. This beer also benefits our core community impact program, Get Comfortable, with 100% of the profits addressing early reading proficiency in our local school system. #cravecuriosity #getcomfortable #creaturecomforts #godawgs

#GetComfortable season is almost here! Read on to learn more about this year's unique beer collaboration and our ongoing programming efforts.