Abettor Brewing Company

has been the cumulation of a five year journey by craft beer entrepreneur Tyler Montgomery. 

Montgomery first contemplated the idea for a small brewery while working on his initial craft beer business, Brewer Magazine — an educational and business resource for craft brewery owners. 

The early ideas for Abettor Brewing came to fruition as early as 2014 with the availability of the Sphar Building at the end of Main Street proper in Downtown Winchester. Early exploration of this property showcased a beautiful idea, but too much overhead for Montgomery’s vision. 

In 2015 the City of Winchester decided to purchase the Sphar Building through grants. With multiple offices and retail outlets being discussed for the unique space, Abettor was back in the discussion as the focal point of the Sphar revitalization.