Construction Update!

 It's been a tough month to build.  Temperatures around zero F (with 15 days below zero in January), unstoppable wind from all directions, some decent snow fall, and supply chain shortages.  Incredibly, Kevin Lovejoy's 4-man team has pushed through, framing through the some of harshest weather we've had in years.  In under five weeks, the Lovejoy team has completed a large portion of the lower walls and roofs.  It has been very exciting to see the building take shape and the spaces inside become real.  We are so thankful for this dedicated team and their perseverance through this season.

Despite delays in many materials, price increases across the board, and a still uncertain world of masking, and in-person dining and drinking, we are still very excited for this project.  They say nothing worth doing is easy, and we are living that reality right now.  We still truly believe this model will be one that can endure times such as these and become to be a fixture of community in this town.

We continue to have tasting room hours at our little home at 1 Ferry Rd.  Business has definitely slowed with the abundance of COVID surges, we are seeing fewer visitors to the tap room, and less retailers are making purchases for their establishments.  We are confident, however, that the spring will bring a downturn in COVID cases, mandates and restrictions.  This means more people out, more people meeting other people, and more people enjoying the craft we have to offer.

Stick it out with us, we think the end result will be mighty fine (and tasty)!  :oP

A view from the south looking at the front (street side) of the building

Looking from the road entrance.  The monitor barn takes shape!

An early glimpse on the mezzanine.  This is a large open space overlooking the brewhouse and cellar that will be awesome for event dinners, beer tastings, and overflow seating.
Kevin, Travis, Robbie and Nick - a killer team unaffected by terrible weather.


Mike, Daren & Matt attempting a skyscraper photo, but realizing it was windy and cold.  Probably not the best idea!



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