CO-OP MEMBERSHIP

CO-OP MEMBERSHIP

MORE THAN A MUG CLUB!

We are a diverse community with a commonality. Beer. Becoming a member-owner is an investment that’s good for life. As a member-owner, you get your first round on us, every day you come to the taproom. You’ll also receive exclusive discounts on beer and merch, access to events, equal ownership of the brewery, and so much more. At New Barons, you become part of our community – a community that is passionate about creating, discovering, and influencing new ideas. Become a member-owner now or learn more below.

MORE THAN A MUG CLUB!

We are a diverse community with a commonality. Beer. Becoming a member-owner is an investment that’s good for life. As a member-owner, you get your first round on us, every day you come to the taproom. You’ll also receive exclusive discounts on beer and merch, access to events, equal ownership of the brewery, and so much more. At New Barons, you become part of our community – a community that is passionate about creating, discovering, and influencing new ideas. Become a member-owner now or learn more below.

MEMBER-OWNER BENEFITS

MEMBER-OWNER BENEFITS

WHAT’S A CO-OP?

A co-op is a kind of business that operates for the benefit of its co-owners. Unlike corporately-owned businesses that make decisions primarily to maximize profits, co-ops make decisions to maximize services to their owners and their community. Any business can be organized as a co-op. Grocery stores, credit unions, housing facilities, child daycares, and hospitals are all good examples of cooperatively run businesses. Adhering to democratic principles, co-ops provide jobs, stimulate the economy, and enhance the communities that they’re a part of. New Barons is proud to be the first and only cooperative brewery in the great state of Wisconsin.

WHAT’S A CO-OP?

A co-op is a kind of business that operates for the benefit of its co-owners. Unlike corporately-owned businesses that make decisions primarily to maximize profits, co-ops make decisions to maximize services to their owners and their community. Any business can be organized as a co-op. Grocery stores, credit unions, housing facilities, child daycares, and hospitals are all good examples of cooperatively run businesses. Adhering to democratic principles, co-ops provide jobs, stimulate the economy, and enhance the communities that they’re a part of. New Barons is proud to be the first and only cooperative brewery in the great state of Wisconsin.

OUR MEMBER-OWNER STORIES

ARE YOU READY TO OWN A BREWERY?

ARE YOU READY TO OWN A BREWERY?

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CO-OPS

MYTH #1: I have to be a farmer and live rurally to be a part of a co-op.

FACT: Although co-ops were founded by farmers in the 18th century, in today’s co-ops, everyone is welcome at New Barons! We believe a strong membership includes differing perspectives, ideas, cultures, upbringings, and, most importantly, beer preferences!

MYTH #2: Joining New Barons means I have to join the board (or work part-time at the co-op, or do something else I’m not really sure I want to do).

FACT: All you really have to do is enjoy good beer and good company. Sure, you can run for the board of directors or participate in co-op events if you like, but your level of participation is always entirely up to you.

MYTH #3: I have to pay an annual fee to be a member of the co-op.

FACT: To become a member of New Barons, you invest in a share of our co-op with a one-time fee. That’s it – for life! Your shares make you a co-owner of the New Barons Brewing Cooperative along with our other member-owners.