Hook & Ladder Brewing Company

An idea that began brewing in the kitchen of volunteer firefighter Rich Fleischer has evolved into one of the country's fastest-growing craft beers. Hook & Ladder Brewing Company, the Washington, D.C.-area mission-based brewery founded by Rich and his business-minded brother, Matt, exemplifies the social entrepreneurship trend. Hook & Ladder is succeeding through its founding commitment to provide an exceptional line of beer while giving back to burned firefighters and burn survivors in communities across America and keeping donations local.