USA, NC: Mannkind Brewing to host its grand opening in Leland on August 25

Following Brunswick Beer and Cider in late 2022, and the opening of Leland Brewing early this summer, a third brewery is set to join this booming town by the end of the month. Jeremy and Cassie Mann have been planning the brewery for years and working on the space at Ploof Road Business Park in Leland for months, the Star News Online reported on August 23.

Now, they’re hosting an official grand opening for Mannkind Brewing beginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25 at 9600 Ploof Road.

“I think we have some things that set us apart,” Jeremy Mann said. “And I hope more breweries open here, too. I think it makes Leland more of a beer destination.”

Mannkind’s first beer is Alpha, as in beginning. It’s a pale ale and will join the One Giant Leap, a double IPA, and the Ren (for Rennaissance) Amber for the opening. Also look for guest beers from local breweries, including the others in Leland.

“They have been very supportive of us,” Jeremy Mann said. “And we want to support them, too.”

Head brewer Alexis Scrivani also has a lager in the works as well as a German style beer for Octoberfest. Jeremy Mann said he's planning to also add One Small Step, a lower-alcohol version of the previously mentioned IPA. A raspberry-and-lime seltzer could be on tap for the opening.

He also said one of their goals is for staff members be certified Cicerone beer professionals. The brewery will also have the correct glassware to serve each style of beer available. Their 10-barrel, 24-tap system also allows them a lot of room for growth.

The Manns already have plans for becoming a big part of the community. They'll be open seven days a week, beginning at 11 a.m. to see how Leland's day drinkers respond. And one of their neighbors at Ploof Road Business Park is the Eternal Fitness Leland gym, so they are looking for opportunities to partner with them. One possibility is a 'Yoga and Beer' event.

They’ve already agreed to be a part of Lighthouse Beer & Wine Festival in October and are discussing the possibility of other festivals with town and county officials.

23 August, 2023