Many refer to the envelopes as red envelope, or Lucky Envelope. The Mandarin word for the envelope “hongbao” translates to red pouch while the Cantonese word for the envelope “laisee” translates to lucky money. The color red is meant to ward off evil spirits and bring good health, while the money inside is supposed to bring prosperity. Early American pilsners were likely very similar to German pilsners. The name Lucky Envelope comes from the Chinese tradition of the elderly generation giving the younger generation red envelopes filled with paper money. Early American pilsner beer was influenced heavily by German immigrants traveling to the US and bringing their techniques with. In addition, Lucky Envelope also uses both traditional and non-traditional ingredients in our beers which range from traditional IPAs (ENIAC Mosaic IPA), to German-style lagers (Helles Lager), to seasonal favorites like our Two Pepper Pale Ale (Habanero & Shishito peppers) and Peanut Butter Cream Stout. Just in time for the South Carolina summer, our first Pilsner is a delightfully easy drinking take on a German classic. Lucky Envelope’s brewing philosophy is centered around “Culturally Inspired Beer” whose recipes draw from modern and historic brewing styles and techniques.
Lucky Envelope Brewing opened its tasting room doors on May 7th, 2015. What began as some numbers scribbled on the back of a napkin turned into 1.5 years of planning, fundraising, seeking out a location, and building out the space. Several hours later, phone calls and e-mails had been sent to equipment suppliers. The two of them quickly realized that a restaurant was out of their depth and scaled the idea down to a brewery. Find quality adult beverage products to add to your Shopping List or. Originally the concept was to open a brewpub, which would combine Barry’s passion for brewing with Ray’s desire for an east-coast style sports bar. Tiny Bomb American Pilsner (6 cans / 12 fl oz) at Ralphs. It wasn’t until the fall of 2013 when Ray was at Barry’s house homebrewing that the idea of Lucky Envelope Brewing began. For several months he traveled across the country meeting with potential partners and investors pitching various business ideas. At the time he did not know what that business was going to be. In early 2013, Ray left his career in corporate finance to pursue an entrepreneurial endeavor.