Attic Brew Co has launched a crowdfunding campaign to create a new bar and a barrel-ageing facility in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter.
A computer-generated image of how the new venue will look
The brewery was established in the Stirchley area of Birmingham in 2018 and has fast become a favourite with its local community. Over those four years, the business has experienced 1,400% growth. The team has grown and the brewkit has improved.
“In addition to our pale ales, lagers, and IPAs brewed in Stirchley, we want to create a bar and barrel store in the Jewellery Quarter to bring you mixed fermentation and aged beers, as well as rich velvety barrel-aged stouts,” says the brewer.
The premises in question is a railway arch, perfect for the purpose because it stays cool all year round. As well as the barrel store, where beers will gently age, there will be a bar too, serving all the normal Attic range as well as the aged brews.
“The magic of aged beer is due in no small part to a vast array of wild yeasts that can produce funky and interesting flavours,” says the brewer in their pitch. “Undertaking a project like this at our main brewery in Stirchley would increase the risk of cross-contamination, potentially affecting existing beers like Intuition and Birmingham Pilsner. By moving the ageing process away from the brewery, we will be safeguarding the quality of our core beers.
“Not only will The Barrel Store allow us to bring some amazing beer styles to Birmingham, it will also allow us to create another authentic and unique brewery drinking experience closer to the centre of town. Our aim is to give greater access to those who haven’t yet been able to visit us in Stirchley, and another venue that perfectly encapsulates the existing Attic Brew Co vibe for those who already frequent our taproom.”
• To find out more about the project and to view the rewards for investors, visit the Crowdfunder website.
