At Craic Sauce, we're fueled by "the craic"—the joy of connection, curiosity, and shared experiences. Our journey began in 2014 when founder Brian Ruhlmann crafted his first pumpkin ghost pepper hot sauce, inspired by growing ghost peppers with his dad. His time in Ireland further shaped Craic Sauce, where he embraced Dublin’s culture and launched the Craft Hot Sauce podcast. These experiences inspired our vision: to build relationships, embrace the unknown, and bring people together through bold flavors.
After returning from Ireland, Brian established Craic Sauce in Lowell, MA, partnering with organizations like UTEC, Mill City Grows, and UMass Lowell Sustainability to deepen community roots. We now grow over 1,500 pepper plants in Lowell and have expanded to produce around 2,000 bottles weekly, always staying as local as possible. With a dedicated team of 12, we proudly represent Lowell, the Merrimack Valley, and New England, celebrating the craic every step of the way.
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Brian Ambs Reviews Craic Sauce Original Trio
Brian Ambs, renowned hot sauce connoisseur and reviewer, tries Craic Sauce for the first time. Ambs tastes the 40 Shades of Green Chili, Golden Pumpkin, and Mill City Red and describes...
Brian Ambs Reviews Craic Sauce Original Trio
Brian Ambs, renowned hot sauce connoisseur and reviewer, tries Craic Sauce for the first time. Ambs tastes the 40 Shades of Green Chili, Golden Pumpkin, and Mill City Red and describes...
