While I was in Arizona I was able to sit down with Gene, one of the brewers at Beaver Street, and discuss the planned expansion. While he was able to explain things in more detail, many of the points we talked about were not set as they haven't even started construction yet.

The planning Gene said had been going on for the last few years. The site had been selected last year, but until the city owned building cleared the sale process they could discuss their intent. As the location was a Lumberyard they would like that theme to factor into the brewery. At the same time as the building is a historic site that will play heavily into the renovation to keep those elements in the final design.

The brewery will be a stand alone operation with separate staffing from the existing brewpub. The powerhouse behind the brewing will be a 30 barrel system, which should provide plenty of capacity to provide their beers statewide.

Construction is hoped to begin soon with the beers hitting the shelves next Fall.