Our Story

There’s nothing better than enjoying a nice cold beer while relaxing on the beach, and that’s where our story starts. 

From best friends to best brewers, Joe and Larry have been home brewing since one fortunate night while on vacation in the Outer Banks with their families. Larry was walking the beach at sunset, an IPA in hand, and decided it was time for brief respite by leaning on a lifeguard chair. Joe’s brother Jeff soon made his way over, beer in hand, and asked what Larry was doing. He simply responded “Leaning.” The sun was traveling further down when Joe appeared, beer in hand, same as the others, and asked what the guys were up to. Without looking at each other, they both responded simultaneously, “Leaning.” This was the memory that birthed “The Leaning Father’s Brewing Company.” 

We’ve come a long way since that fateful moment in 2011. From refreshing “summer blondes” to their signature “The Lean IPA,” we want you to channel that same atmosphere that inspired us from the beginning. Grab your “Leaning Father’s beer and lean with us!