USA, WA: Chainline Brewing’s licensing application approved by the Washington State Liquor Control Board

A startup craft brewery in Kirkland, Wash. has been cleared for lift-off by the state’s liquor board, Brewbound reported on August 21.

Chainline Brewing’s licensing application was approved by the Washington State Liquor Control Board on August 19, despite prior complaints filed with the city by Kirkland community members, who were concerned that the presence of a new brewery would pose a threat to public safety.

The approval is contingent upon the issuing of its federal brewers notice, Chainline co-founder and owner Scott Holm said, but he said the provision is “standard procedure” at this point.

Now, with contractors lined up and equipment on hand, the new beer company is ready to move forward and plans to open its doors before the end of this year.

“I can’t tell you how relieved I am,” Holm said. “Now we can focus on construction, which should hopefully start later this week.”

22 August, 2014