In 1993 Alan Sprints opened a brewery in Portland, OR. He did his brewery his way making unique and interesting beers unlike what he found on his local shelves. With a culinary background he was, and is, a true artist, contrarian and inspired creator.

Hair of the Dog produced beers that were, and if you’re lucky enough to have some in your cellar, still are, full of flavor, high in alcohol and complex in all the right ways. Alan and his brewery were a major part in creating the strong beer category and pushing craft beer away from fizzy yellow crap. 

His unique beer and attention to quality and detail took him and his brewery around the world. He collaborated with breweries in multiple countries and sold his beer internationally.

As he built his business and his notoriety he had multiple opportunities to sell. He turned down each of them, including the one from Lagunitas. 

When he decided to cease operations, drop the mike and ride into the sunset in 2022 he did so with a smile. After nearly 29 years, Hair of the Dog closed with beer in bottles, beer in tanks and beer in the heart of the visionary that created it. 

Thank you for joining me as I share the story of Alan Sprints and Hair of the Dog Brewing. 

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