Win Valentine’s Day with the Gift of Custom Craft Brewing

My Local Brew Works (MLBW), Philadelphia’s first custom craft brewery focused on special events and contract brewing, has a unique, personalized package fit for beer enthusiasts this Valentine’s Day with the newly launched Custom Craft Brewing Package. Whether gifting to a loved one or planning a special experience for two, the Custom Craft Brewing Package allows an interactive, in-depth look into the craft brewing process from start-to-finish.

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Gift-givers and recipients of the package have the ability to join Tim Montague and Wayne Humphrey, two award-winning local home brewers and founders of My Local Brew Works, as well as George Hummel, brewing mentor, in the brewery located in the industrial-chic Globe Dye Works building, to brew their own custom beer with full creative control of beer style, hops, recipe, name, and more. From choosing the grain to designing the label, participants can be as hands-on or off as desired. Those partaking in the full-length Custom Craft Brewing Package can expect about a six hour long-experience including the following:

• Pre-brew consultation (handled over the phone or at the brewery) to discuss the special event, beer theme, style, recipe, quantity, packaging/labeling, pricing, scheduling, and brew-day catering
• Arrive at Globe Dye Works on day-of brewing, and meet Humphrey and Montague in the main lobby where the tour of Globe Dye works will take place
• Tour of the brewery and discussion of hops, grain bill, yeast selection, aroma sampling mashing process, and more, followed by start of brewing
• Mid-way, lunch is served and samplings of specific beers take place
• Post-lunch, the brewing process resumes with final hops (and other additives) added at the end of boil, then prepare for cooling, and transfer begins to the fermenter as beer is cooled
• After this final step, a celebratory toast is offered and MLBW-branded gifts are distributed to all guests

"Spending an intimate brew day together with your partner or surprising them with a bottle of their own custom beer are both unforgettable experiences ," says Wayne Humphrey, co-founder of MLBW. "Building something special from scratch, there’s nothing else like it.”

Pricing varies based on a number of factors including volume of beer brewed, fermentation time, and ingredients, but starts at $120 per person and includes a full brew day, beer tastings, food and a parting gift. Those interested in learning more about the custom brewing process and to reserve a brew day with My Local Brew Works may do so by emailing [email protected].

ABOUT MY LOCAL BREW WORKS

My Local Brew Works takes a multifaceted approach to nano brewing with three areas of business — contract brewing, special events and direct-to-public. Founded by 2020’s Home Sweet Homebrau Competition People’s Choice winners, Wayne Humphrey and Tim Montague, MLBW began in 2010 when the two started homebrewing in a Philadelphia backyard and never looked back. The essence of what makes MLBW different is its ability and ingenuity in creating several beers of various styles and strengths, from the same original mash, and the name “My Local” derives from the British expression of referring to one’s favorite or village pub as “my local”, which Tim picked up on when garnering his PhD in England and gaining a passion for beer. Additionally, MLBW offers unique experiences for clients who want a say in the brewing process, to brew with friends, or to enjoy a unique team building experience. My Local Brew Works is located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia, nestled in the historical Global Dye Works building. For more information on MLBW, visit their website at www.mylocalbrewworks.com, or Instagram and Facebook.