Legacy is Expanding!
After a few months of careful planning and negotiations, we are excited to announce that Legacy Ale Works will be expanding our brewery & taproom! The approximate 1400 square foot expansion will provide the taproom with an additional 750+ square feet of taproom seating and private event space suitable for up to 50 guests (with reservations available starting in January). In addition, the brewery will also increase by an additional 600+ square feet, nearly double it’s current size.
The expansion (above in green) reflects an 40% increase in square footage to the existing brewery & taproom.
Along with supplemental manufacturing & retail space, the project will also include modifications to the existing bar to allow for additional bar seating as well as upgrades and reopening of the existing taproom kitchen (and yes, the return of our Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel & house-made beer cheese!).
Our Cheese & Charcuterie Pretzel will also be returning to the menu.
Our intent with the overall design will be a bit of a deviation from our existing taproom as we will be leaving the ceiling exposed for a more industrial look. The walls will be darker and will include elements of wood & brick including wall sconces made from a bourbon barrel that was used in the aging of our Sweet Stout Without - Barrel Edition. Our lounge seating and game area will relocate to the new space and will receive a facelift with new seating and updated games.
We were going for an industrial-meets-biergarten feel and are hopeful that the finished space will convey the same sentiment to our guests.
We couldn’t expand our taproom without considering the needs of our local Liverpool Football Club, LFC Jacksonville. The new space will include a feature wall celebrating Liverpool in Jacksonville. Additionally, the oversized projector will ensure that everyone has a front row seat to all the action! Our hope is that the expansion will conclude in time for us to stream at least a portion of this year’s World Cup games (and if we’re lucky, the Group B match of England vs USA).
The rear section of the expanded taproom space will include a buffet area for private event catering as well as oversized glass doors & windows for viewing of the brewery.
While supply chain issues and labor shortages continue to be an issue for the construction industry, our hope is that our simplified design and industrial aesthetic will allow us to mitigate some of the current setbacks most are facing.
We feel truly blessed by the continued outpouring of support we have received from the community. After navigating 2 tumultuous years through the pandemic, where our future felt most uncertain, we have enjoyed seeing customers once again enjoying the taproom and the return of all our favorite events - from our monthly beer pairings to larger parties like our upcoming Oktoberfest celebration. The proposed expansion will hopefully allow our customers to enjoy additional seating style options, the return of our pub-style kitchen and a secluded area to host parties, networking and social events. Stay tuned for updates and the announcement of the opening of the new and improved Legacy Ale Works!