The Hand Brewing Co. was located at Freeman and Central Avenues in Pawtucket in 1899. It was owned and operated by Michael Hand, Sr. who resided in Scranton, PA, and by Michael Jr. who lived at 161 Cottage Street in Pawtucket.

In 1907 Francis Gavin joined the company as manager of the bottling department.

Michael Sr. passed away in 1911 leaving Michael Jr. to run the brewery until his own death in 1915. A year later Gavin retired from the business leaving Mrs. Annie E. Hand to run the brewery as president and treasurer.

The company was in business for just over twenty-five years, closing in 1925.