USA, NY: The Swift Water Brewing Company launches in Rochester

A new brewing company opened its doors to the public on January 14 in Rochester, WROC-TV reports.

The Swift Water Brewing Company is located on Mount Hope Avenue, near the Ford Street Bridge. The owners say they've already been brewing for 14 years.

The "swift water" name comes from the co-owner's time as a swift water rescue instructor and white water kayaking instructor.

"I loved to brew beer, and serve it to people, and chat about it so this sounds like the perfect venue," beamed the brewery's co-owner, Andrew Cook.

The brewers say they chose the spot on Mount Hope Avenue partly because brewing needs a solid foundation and the building already had a thick concrete floor. They say it also helped that it's in a cool part of the city.

16 January, 2015