Brewery Expansions

Wicked Weed adding a second sour facility

Asheville, North Carolina’s Wicked Weed Brewing is adding a fourth facility in Summer, 2016.

The brewery is now in their forth year of brewing. It all started with a brewpub located downtown. In 2014, Wicked Weed announced the addition of the Funkatorium, Continue Reading →

SweetWater plans second brewery out west

So frequently these days, a west coast brewery makes plans, or has already built, a second brewery on the east coast. (We’re looking at you New Belgium, Sierra Nevada, Stone, Oskar Blues.)

Soon, the reverse will be true.

Atlanta, Georgia’s SweetWater Brewery Continue Reading →

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Wicked Weed adding a second sour facility

Asheville, North Carolina’s Wicked Weed Brewing is adding a fourth facility in Summer, 2016.

The brewery is now in their forth year of brewing. It all started with a brewpub located downtown. In 2014, Wicked Weed announced the addition of the Funkatorium, also located downtown, dedicated to wild and sour beer production.

This summer, the new facility has the capability to double the wild and sour beer output. A temperature controlled, 57,000 square foot facility is being constructed on 17 acres, near the Asheville Airport and Sierra Nevada.

“The goal of this expansion is not just to increase our production of these beers. Having more space to focus on process and room to move will help us continue to refine our craft and evolve as a brewery – Walt Dickinson, Owner and Head Blender.”

The brewery hints at the addition of spontaneous styles of beer (lambics) and perhaps even a coolship to support that process.

The new sour facility will be dedicated to training end education of the staff, sales team and retailers. There are no plans to open to the public.

Read more: Wicked Weed Brewing

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bissell Brothers Brewery, Brewery Expansions, Headlines

Bissell Brothers to expand to new Portland location

Portland, Maine’s Bissell Brothers Brewing Company will be moving into a new location in the second quarter of 2016. The brewery has chosen a new location in the Brick North building at Thompson’s Point in Portland, Maine.

Like numerous growing breweries in the U.S., this move is needed in order to expand production capacity, as well as tap room size. Currently, Bissell Brothers is located at One Industrial Place, right next to both Foundation Brewing and Allagash Brewing.

According to Bissell Brothers, the Thompson’s Point industrial area is currently being redeveloped, so the brewery is a little ahead of the curve for what is to come there.

…there are BIG things happening on this spit of land, and we are incredibly excited to be a part of it – craft beverages, amazing food, large-scale performances and events, museums & cultural attractions – It’s all happening there, and soon. The Thompson’s Point development team has been incredibly accommodating and welcoming – These guys are visionaries, open to any idea, and are sowing the seeds of a unique, collaborative village.

The brewery at One Industrial Place will be open as normal until further notice. The brewery has not disclosed a complete time frame for the expansion, or project cost at this time.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Brewery Expansions, Don't Miss This, Troegs Brewing

Troegs to build “Splinter Cellar” for wild beer offerings

Troegs Brewery started out in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, and, like many craft breweries, needed to grow. That expansion took them to Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Reconnecting with Dave Maule Architects and Pyramid Construction who worked with the brewery on the Hershey build four years ago, the brewery has announced a new structure – the Splinter Cellar. This new Splinter Cellar will house a larger area for the brewery’s wood-aged specialty beers, as well as the new entrance for behind the scenes tours.

Three 23-foot wooden foeders will be added to the Splinter Cellar, which will boast glass exterior walls on the northside of the brewery.

Troegs Wild Elf, the brewery’s funky spin on their annual cherry laden Mad Elf, will debut soon. Troegs mentions they are so excited about this new beer, that the Splinter Cellar is needed to make more. Basically – expect Wild Elf to be quite popular.

Estimate completion date is April, 2016. Cost for the project has not been disclosed.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Brewery Expansions, Headlines, SweetWater Brewing

SweetWater plans second brewery out west

So frequently these days, a west coast brewery makes plans, or has already built, a second brewery on the east coast. (We’re looking at you New Belgium, Sierra Nevada, Stone, Oskar Blues.)

Soon, the reverse will be true.

Atlanta, Georgia’s SweetWater Brewery has taken the first steps to build out west. Recently, the brewery purchased Pyramid’s old brewing system, with plans on building location #2 west of the Mississippi.

“Our focus on making a quality liquid and building a strong brand has created an incredible inertia. And while we’re continuing to develop the East Coast, it’s time for us to simultaneously start looking to the West,” says SweetWater founder and Big Kahuna, Freddy Bensch. The company is exploring location options in all western states. The discovery process for the potential third brewery in the central U.S. is just beginning.

The new equipment includes a 4-vessel system, that includes a 130 barre brewhouse, 31 fermentation tanks, and 3 silos. This will give the new brewery an annual potential capacity of 420,000 barrels a year.

Sweetwater is currently looking for locations in western states, and no timeline has been given for the build.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Brewery Expansions, Headlines, New Belgium

New Belgium Announces Asheville Brewery Opening Date

New Belgium announced today that their new Asheville-based brewery will be opening in Spring 2016, coinciding with the brewery’s 25th anniversary.

New Belgium began planning the new brewery back in 2013. Below is a look at the Western Carolina Livestock Market, the site of the Asheville brewery.

New Belgium will begin pouring at the new site in February, 2016, and will begin tours in March of next year.

The brewery’s 25th anniversary party will be August 27, 2016.

Below, Past & Present. A look at the new Asheville location before and after the renovation and brewery build. 

 

New Belgium Old Building

The Western Carolina Livestock Building New Belgium is renovating for new Asheville brewery.

New Belgium new Asheville brewery building

New Belgium’s new Asheville brewery mid-construction on the site of the old Western Carolina Livestock Market.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Brewery Expansions, SweetWater Brewing

SweetWater Brewery’s new 400-barrel brewhouse install

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Brewery Expansions, Headlines, New Belgium

New Belgium To Open Pilot Brewery in Denver Hotel

New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins, CO) has announced the opening of a 10-Barrel pilot brewery, to be located at The Source Hotel, to be located in Denver, Colorado’s River North District.

The pilot brewery will be located on the ground floor of The Source Hotel, with barrel aging on the 8th floor, in a rooftop lounge dubbed “The Woods”.

After 25 years in Ft. Collins, we’re really excited to get more deeply involved in Colorado’s cultural and political capital,” said Jenn Vervier, director of strategy and sustainability at New Belgium. “We’ve long considered creating a Denver location to bring the New Belgium experience to more of our Colorado fans and to the millions of travelers who visit Denver. RiNo is already a vivid scene with a rich art and craft beer culture, and will soon have great access for bikers and walkers. This small batch brewery will allow us to collaborate with The Woods’ chef and mixologists to create innovative beers, drinks, and pairings you can’t get anywhere else. The Source Hotel and the Zeppelin Development team are the perfect fit.”

“The Woods” will include a snack counter, bar, sit-down dining, and a beer garden. Additionally, 8th floor guests and patrons can enjoy a pool and roof deck with mountain and downtown views.

Zeppelin Development, the Denver-based development responsible for  The St. Julien Hotel in Boulder will operate The Source Hotel. Beers created in the 2,000 square foot brewery will be sold at the hotel and expanded market hall.

The Source Hotel is expected to open in 1st quarter 2017.

 

by Reid Ramsay