USA, PA: Isle of Que Brewing Company to open its doors in Selinsgrove on January 19

A group of friends have taken their love of craft beer and turned it into the Isle of Que Brewing Company that will open for business Friday, January 19 at 6 University Ave. in Selinsgrove, the Sunbury Daily Item reported.

For years, Mike Salter, Jeremy Boyer, Jason Kinney and Sean Walburn have been brewing beer and selling the ale at festivals and other events. In the past year, Jerrel Boyer has joined them in the enterprise.

With an eye on opening a permanent outlet to serve the refreshment straight from the tap, the men launched a fundraising effort to renovate the University Avenue space and purchase brewing equipment about three years ago.

"We did it all ourselves," said Kinney, standing inside the cozy bar that accommodates 61 people and features two large screen televisions and items from their neighborhood, Isle of Que, including a bicycle affixed to a wall and a 17-foot aluminum canoe hanging above the bar area.

Walburn thought the canoe might be "obnoxious" until several visitors expressed surprise when it was pointed out. "People don't even notice it," he said.

The establishment also features a stage where local musicians will provide live entertainment on occasion. Runaway Stroller will perform on opening night.

In addition to craft beer, the drink menu will include wine from Whispering Oaks Vineyard in Sunbury and Civil War cider from Lewisburg. Patrons who get peckish will be able to order from nearby restaurants, including the Wicked Dog Grille, Taste of Philly and Bella's.

"They can focus on the beer and let the (restaurant) professionals focus on the food," said Kim Olson, co-owner of Taste of Philly.

The partnership should benefit downtown businesses, said Domenico Napoli, owner of Bella's pizza shop and Isabella's, a fine dining eatery in Selinsgrove.

"I think it's a good concept. The Brew Crew are a good group of people with a great idea," Napoli said.

The Isle of Que Brewing Company will open to the public at 4 p.m. Friday, January 19, with Runaway Stroller taking the stage at 8 p.m.

16 January, 2018