Third Space Brewing will hold a special grand opening celebration on Saturday, Nov. 19 from noon to 11 p.m.
Festivities, which will take place at the brewery's new taproom at 1505 W. St. Paul Ave., will include live music from The Myles Hayes Jazz Trio and The Natural Facts and food from local food trucks including Wicked Urban Grill, Funky Fresh Spring Rolls and Pedro's South American Cuisine.
Brewmaster Kevin Wright will also introduce Happy Happy Double IPA, a double-hopped new release brewed especially for the grand opening. The beer will be presented as part of a special Brewmaster's Toast during the event.
"We’ve received such a warm welcome from Milwaukee and an outpouring of support from our many loyal customers," says Andy Gehl, co-founder and director of sales and marketing. "To show our appreciation, we want to kick back and celebrate, have some fun, and enjoy some fresh beer from the source."
Additional upcoming Third Space events include:
- Nov. 16: Tap Takeover at Sugar Maple from 4 to 9 p.m.
- Nov. 25 (Black Friday): Beer Release Party for Liquid Layers Spiced Barley Wine. Festivities begin at noon.
The taproom at Third Space Brewing is open Thursday 4 to 9 p.m., Friday 2 to 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.
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