First State Brewing
Middletown, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware LLC
First State Brewing Company (FSBC) is a craft brewery that produces beers such as IPAs, lagers, and pilsners and operates a taproom in Middletown, Delaware. It brews and cans its own beer and serves customers through its taproom hospitality operation.
Founders & leadership
First State Brewing was founded in 2014 by Paul Hester.
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Paul HesterFounder & CEO
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Paul Jon Hester, Jr.Named on SEC filing
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$660K disclosed across 1 round · 2017
▶$660KraisedNov 2017 · 1 investors · OtherRule 506(c)
▶$660KraisedNov 2017 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(c)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Paul Jon Hester, Jr.Executive Officer
- Offering amount
- $660K
- Amount sold
- $660K
- Minimum investment
- $20K
- First sale
- Oct 2017
- Incorporated
- Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06c
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
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Frequently asked questions
- What does First State Brewing do?
- First State Brewing Company (FSBC) is a craft brewery that produces beers such as IPAs, lagers, and pilsners and operates a taproom in Middletown, Delaware. It brews and cans its own beer and serves customers through its taproom hospitality operation.
- Who founded First State Brewing?
- First State Brewing was founded by Paul Hester in 2014.
- How much funding has First State Brewing raised?
- First State Brewing has disclosed $660K raised across 1 round.
- Where is First State Brewing headquartered?
- First State Brewing is headquartered in Middletown, US.


