Common John Brewing Co – Manchester

Common John Brewing Co. is a locally rooted brewery in Manchester, where it opened in 2020 as the city’s first craft brewery. Founder LeBron Haggard began homebrewing in 2008 and later partnered with his aunt, Renee Haggard-Agee, to turn the longtime hobby into a full-scale brewery. The concept has a strong music influence; even the Common John name traces back to a song the founders heard at Bonnaroo, the festival held in Manchester. Visitors can expect house-brewed beer alongside a food menu from the brewery’s Mess Hall kitchen, with options such as wings, flatbreads, and loaded nachos. The Manchester taproom also incorporates live music and other community-focused programming, reflecting the brewery’s emphasis on creating a gathering place around beer, food, and local connections.