12/7/2023 0 Comments Craft beer cellarJustin shared, “Aside from events like the Prarie Series Deconstruction, or Pint Nights with Breweries, we’re also going to host regular events focused on education, and record some videos about the science of the brewing process. Sarah had to undergo beer education classes to serve at Craft Beer Cellar Cypress, and every Beer Geek at every location does the same. Sarah won’t be watching your kids, but something tells us that she’ll be just as hospitable when she’s on the other side of the bar pouring your beer!Ĭraft Beer Cellars are also keenly focused on education. Then a few more puzzles made their way out, and all of the sudden, we had an un-interrupted interview on our hands. Without skipping a beat, Beer Geek Sarah took off her beertender hat and put on her mom hat, as she appeared from behind a wall of boxes with a coloring book and some crayons. Tony’s son was also in attendance, and coming fresh off of a nap, he wasn’t really pumped to navigate the warzone that was Craft Beer Cellar Cypress. We were just going to stand and write at the bar in between boxes and beer. When Justin pulled the table out of the box for us, and let us be the first butts to grace their chairs, we were humbled. The pillars of Craft Beer Cellar are beer, hospitality, and education, and it couldn’t have been more evident. (We told Justin not to smile, but craft beer is so full of rebels – Credit: Josh Olalde) Craft Beer Cellar Cypress Experience We’ll have some kinks to work out, but that’s why we’re doing the soft opening this weekend and then the grand opening in October.” The buildout of the facility has taken about 4 months, and they’re just a few days away from pulling open the doors for a soft launch. Even with lawyers on deck to navigate all the paperwork, that took 8 whole months to wade through. They had to get licenses for on-premise, off-premise, late hours, and brewpub. “We needed beer here,” he explained matter-of-factly.īeing only 1 of 38 locations to brew their own beer, Justin and Craft Beer Cellar Cypress had an uphill battle to fight. He moved to Houston 5 years ago when Cypress was a beer desert. It was at this time that I decided I had to pursue a career in beer.” I ended up doing some web dev work for them building out their customer loyalty program, and they gave me a case of beer every week. “I approached Doug Odell and told him how much I loved beer and that I wanted to work there. He cut his teeth in beer at Odell Brewing while he was in college. Justin’s a Colorado transplant, so he’s no stranger to being surrounded by a bunch of great breweries. After considering Houston’s booming beer landscape he decided, “There are so many great breweries in Houston already – all around the world even – why not just do something to support them?” Owner Justin Crane had dreams of opening his own brewery right here in Houston. By this time in 2019, there will likely be 50 in the nation, and so far, only one’s going to be mashing in. Wait, what? Fermenters?Ĭraft Beer Cellar Cypress will be the first location in the country to brew it’s own beer, and we’re chomping at the bits to try it out! There are currently 31 locations across the country with 6 more in planning. Owner Justin Crane was hospitable enough to take some chairs and tables out of boxes, so we could sit comfortably while we interviewed him in what looked like a craft beer war zone.īoxes of bottles, cases of cans, and bright, stainless, fermenters lined the floors and bar tops. Texas has been home to two locations, but starting this weekend we’ll have a third right out in Cypress. Since their inception in Boston, Co-Founders Susan and Kate have had a very hands off approach to the beer-centric franchise. (Craft Beer Cellar Cypress’ Owner Justin Crane deep in thought discussing cereal, pancakes, and bacon – Credit: Josh Olalde) Craft Beer Cellar Cypress Soft Opening is Slated for Friday Craft Beer Cellar Cypress Sneak Peak Craft Beer Cellar Cypress will be the first CBC location in the country of it’s kind, and they’re days away from opening.
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