3Cross Fermentation Cooperative- Worcester, MA

3Cross Fermentation Cooperative is a 3-employee worker cooperative brewery in Worcester, Massachusetts. The original owner drew inspiration from Black Star Co-op brewery in Austin, Texas, and realized it aligned with his original intentions to own a business that was community focused and now community owned. The cooperative will be crowdfunding by selling community equity shares to its patrons.  

Industry: Food and Beverage
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
of employees: 3
Became employee owned: 2018
Assistance: Worcester Roots, Cooperative Development Institute (CDI)

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