E-Malt.com News article: USA, OH: Old Firehouse Brewery to open in Williamsburg

Williamsburg resident Adam Cowan plans to open a brewery at the site of the village’s old firehouse. Cowan said the Old Firehouse Brewery should open by early July but no official date has been set, Wcpo.com reported on April 1.

“I couldn’t be more excited that the perfect location seemed to just fall into place,” Cowan said in a release. “The layout is ideal for the model I want to bring to life. We will have an open concept where the brewing equipment is part of the atmosphere along with a tap room and ample seating.”

Cowan said he plans to launch the brewery with five beers to start including an American pale ale, an India Pale Ale, a porter, a Scottish red and “probably a Kolsch or a pilsner.”

“I’m working closely with our brew master, Ben Ramsey, to finalize the selection for the brewery’s first taps. We will announce new beers with the seasons and hope to grow the number of taps over the next 12-18 months,” Cowan said.

In addition to the taproom, Cowan plans to market kegs in the greater Cincinnati area.

The brewery is getting strong support from city government.

“The Village of Williamsburg welcomes the Old Firehouse Brewery with open arms,” Williamsburg Mayor Mary Ann Lefker said in a release. “We continue to promote our village as being open for business and continually reach out for new economic development that will keep Williamsburg vibrant and viable.”



04 April, 2014