Our Vision
Make Great Beer
Making great beer is our passion. With knowledge in a variety of traditional and contemporary styles, you can expect Battery Island Brewing Company to brew something you will enjoy!
Be an Active Member in the Community
The historical and beautiful Havre de Grace features a strong local community, a gorgeous waterfront, and an extremely accessible historic downtown. Battery Island Brewing Company strives to be a part of that community, supporting local events and businesses whenever possible.
Celebrate Veterans and Armed Service Members
Battery Island Brewing Company would like to extend our gratitude to the Men and Women who have served or are currently serving our Nation in the Armed Services. We look forward to supporting and recognizing our Veterans in the Harford County community.
Veteran Owned
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Partnered with Local Businesses
Partnered with Local Businesses
Support the Home Brewing Movement
Partnered with Local Businesses
Support the Home Brewing Movement
Support the Home Brewing Movement
Support the Home Brewing Movement
It started with an opportunity. A friend needed a space to set up his brewing equipment and Kyle wanted to learn how to brew beer. Years and hundreds of gallons of beer later, Kyle discovered a passion for making great beer, with the hopes to share it with the world.
Our Team
Kyle Hurst - Owner
Kyle is an Active Duty Army Officer, who has served in the military for over 16 years. Graduating from West Point in 2008, he was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the Army. He served as a Platoon Leader with the 101st Airborne Division in 2010 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, as well as two Company Commands in the 3rd Infantry Division. Since 2017, he has served as an Acquisition Corps Officer, managing programs for the Army.
Tracey Colbert - Owner
Tracey is a small business lover who has always dreamed to have a business of her own. Tracey holds a B.S. in Human Resources Management, an A.A. in Business & Management, a Certificate in Advanced Management, and a Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt. Tracey is a Capricorn, with a type A personality- so while she has no military experience like her business partners, she tends to be the Drill Sergeant of Battery Island. When she’s not working 100 hours a week between her full time job as a contractor for the Army and managing the bar day to day operations, she enjoys traveling, laughing, and her precious black lab, Maverick.
Rick Colbert - Owner
Rick is a Veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served from 1993 - 2003. After Boot Camp, Fire Controlman "A" School, and Tomahawk Weapons System "C" School he was stationed aboard the USS O'Bannon DD987 for 5 years where he did 2 deployments to the Persian Gulf. While on deployment, he was part of the VBSS team, as a colateral duty, which was responsible with boarding vessels in the area. Since his honorable discharge, he has continued to support the military as a contractor.
Samantha Sammons - Taproom Manager
Samantha has been the Taproom manager at Battery Island for 4+ years. With a background in multi-unit retail management, Samantha has a passion for people and providing outstanding customer service. She loves HDG and the community of people she has gotten to know and serve over the last several years. When Samantha is not at the taproom she enjoys reading, cooking, and being a mom.
John Wagner - Beertender Extraordinaire
Originally a Battery Island regular, John is now the bar's longest tenured and most beloved beertender proving that dreams can indeed come true.
Outside of the taproom, John works in the automotive industry. He enjoys playing trivia, spending time with his wife, and long walks on the beach.