our Story
albany’s first brewstillery
Deluxe Brewing and Sinister Distilling are proud to be Albany’s first brewstillery. Our production brewery and distillery are located along the Willamette River, in the historic Borden Milk Building. Take a stroll along the walking path and enjoy a pint or cocktail from the tasting room and a burger from the food cart.
Sinister Distilling Company and Deluxe Brewing Company are part of Albany Steamworks, LLC, the dream of Eric “Howie” and Jamie Howard. Howie started homebrewing in 2005 when he went down to the local homebrew shop and got all the supplies he needed for his first extract beer. He joined the homebrew club, Heart of the Valley Homebrewers, became President of the club, and won several awards for his beer.
In 2011, Howie and Jamie began the journey of starting a microbrewery. Living in Oregon and surrounded by amazing breweries with beers of every flavor, they decided to focus on lagers and expanded into small-batch spirits. The brewery now operates a 15-barrel system and it’s products are available in numerous establishment in the mid-Willamette Valley and surrounding areas.
“It’s an exciting journey for us, and one that we are doing for the love of beer!”