Brewery Profile

Stark Brewing Company

In Manchester’s beer scene, this is a stop with a longer timeline than many modern craft breweries. Established in 1994, Stark Brewing Company is known as New Hampshire’s first operating brewpub, while also being the second brewery founded in the state. It began as Stark Mill Brewery, created by founder and Brewmaster Peter Telge, a Manchester native from the Queen City. For a visitor walking in, the main context is that this is not a recent taproom built around a single trend. It is a brewpub with local roots and a focus on house-brewed beer served on-site, giving travelers a direct look at one of the state’s earlier craft beer operations.

Visitors to southern New Hampshire commonly look for beers that reflect the place they are visiting rather than packaged products they could find anywhere. A stop here fits that approach because the draw is the range of house-brewed beers available at the brewery itself. The known history also gives the visit a different angle: it connects Manchester to the early years of New Hampshire’s brewpub scene. Travelers who build trips around regional beer can treat it as a historical stop as much as a tasting stop, especially if they are comparing newer breweries with older names that helped establish local brewing before the current craft beer boom.

Practical expectations should stay flexible. Specific beer names, rotating styles, food service, seating details, event schedules, and other amenities are not confirmed here, so the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours. Anyone planning a visit should check current hours and availability directly before going, particularly if they are traveling from outside Manchester or trying to fit the stop into a larger New Hampshire beer route. What is clear is the basic visitor purpose: Stark Brewing Company offers house-brewed beer on-site in Manchester and carries a documented place in the state’s brewing history.

Stark Brewing Company, established in 1994, holds the distinction of being New Hampshire's first operating brewpub, though it was the second brewery founded in the state. Originally known as the Stark Mill Brewery, the operation was brought to life by founder and Brewmaster Peter Telge, a native of Manchester's Queen City. The company focuses on producing a range of house-brewed beers available on-site.

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500 North Commercial St, Manchester, New Hampshire, 03101-1151

Phone: (603)-625-4444

Website: http://www.starkbrewingcompany.com

Hours: Mon, Tue 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wed, Thur 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Fri, Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Stark Brewing Company.

Beer Styles at Stark Brewing Company

Stark Brewing Company brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Red Ale, Weizen, Lager, Pumpkin, Sour, and Pilsner. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Karaoke Night

    Jul 7, 2026

    Grab a drink and sing your heart out! DJ - Sharon DeLuca

  • Poetry Night

    Jul 8, 2026

    Come in for a cold drink and a good listen or bring a poem of your own!

  • Little Mania Midget Wrestling

    Jul 12, 2026

    A live wrestling event featuring Little Mania Midget Wrestling at Stark Brewing Company in Manchester, NH. Limited tickets available for this entertaining performance.

  • Midget Mayhem Wrestling (18+ Event)

    Jul 12, 2026

    An exciting wrestling event for adults (18+) hosted at Stark Brewing Company in Manchester, NH. Join the thrilling wrestling matches scheduled for the evening.

  • Bonsai Bar

    Jul 28, 2026

    Last Tuesday of every month!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stark Brewing Company located?
Stark Brewing Company is located at 500 North Commercial St, Manchester, New Hampshire, 03101-1151. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Stark Brewing Company's hours?
Current hours are: Mon, Tue 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Wed, Thur 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Fri, Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM Sun 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
How can I learn more about Stark Brewing Company?
Visit http://www.starkbrewingcompany.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.