Now, the proposed restaurant will have company — a second Southerleigh brewery just down the road. Both the eatery and newly announced brew site will open next summer.
Originally, Southerleigh planned to supply the restaurant with beer from its original location at the Pearl's historic brewhouse. However, Balfour cooked up the idea for a second brewing site, which will supply the restaurant and handle all brewing for Southerleigh’s distribution.
The new facility will feature a 25-barrel brewing system and produce Southerleigh brews including Texas Uncommon and Gold Export Lager.
“The Brooks brewery will still have the same vibe that we’ve cultivated at the Pearl brewpub,” said Head Brewer Les Lock, who will also oversee production at both breweries.
Visitors will have access to 10 rotating taps in a taproom next to the brewery, a renovated chapel built in 1941. Tours will be available daily.