Karbach Brewing Plans Expansion In 2015
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After the acquisition of two neighboring properties, the brewery will remain on Karbach Street and new construction will increase capacity to 60,000 barrels annually. Of the new facility Brewmaster Eric Warner noted, “we’re very happy that we are able to grow without relocating entirely. From an operations standpoint, this allows us to insure quality and consistency during the expansion, and it also allows us to be fully committed to development in the city of Houston.”
Karbach drew national attention earlier in 2013 when cited by The New Yorker as the 2nd fastest-growing brewery in the nation. The brewery produced 8,169 barrels in 2012 and is on pace to hit 19,000 barrels this year. Local demand has been a strong driver in the quick growth with distribution limited to the greater Houston area and San Antonio, and that does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Warner projects that the brewery is likely to produce and sell upwards of 29,000 barrels in 2014, all before the new facility has come online.
Karbach Brewing is now ready to break ground on a facility that will allow the brewery to grow significantly. Brewmaster Eric Warner and crew are putting shovels to dirt on March 25th to launch the $15 million expansion project on Karbach Street. Once completed, the brewery will be able to produce 60,000 barrels annually with room for future growth. In addition to more beer, Karbach also expects to add a projected 100 jobs to the Houston community. The new facility will house a 120 barrel German-designed brewhouse, tasting room, private event space and kitchen.
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