E-Malt.com News article: USA, CA: Black Dragon Brewery opens this week in Woodland

Black Dragon Brewery will officially open its doors to the public on September, 6 for a soft opening, Daily Democrat reported on September, 2.

"We think Woodland needs and deserves this for sure," said Heather Breatt, who owns and manages the brewery along with her husband, brewmaster Jason Breatt. "We need to put Woodland back on the map. This is our home; we want to have this place here."

The couple have lived in Woodland for nine years.

The brewery will open as a tap house serving nine unique guest beers from local and Northern Californian breweries.

In the coming weeks, Black Dragon brews crafted by Jason Breatt - including the Dragon's Eye Porter - will be added to the roster until all 16 taps are filled with Black Dragon creations.

Along side Dragon's Eye Porter, patrons can expect Araya IPA, Gypsy Blonde Ale and Blueberry Blonde to fill taps soon. In addition to a core set of beers, the Breatts plan to rotate the selection with the seasons.

For those who can't get enough Black Dragon Brews, growlers - or glass jugs filled with a half-gallon of "to-go" beer - will be for sale once the beers are on tap.

"We want this place to be enjoyed by young and old alike," said Heather Breatt. "It will be a comfortable, nice place to be."

The site of the new tap house has been open since November in the form of Woodland Homebrew Supply shop, providing materials and ingredients to other avid home brew makers.

The tap house is a natural evolution in the business plan.

"We have awesome customers and incredible regulars," Heather said. "New brewers and veteran brewers have found us. There is very much a family feeling to this place and we want the brewery to be the same: a place where people can bump elbows, have good beer and good times."

"The beers we will be serving are those that you don't find in your average bar or restaurant," Heather said.

Once the brewery is open and the kinks have been worked out, the Breatts plan on holding a grand opening celebration later this year.

"Breweries are a destination," Heather said. "We want to be a part of the community. We're happy to be here, that's for sure."


05 September, 2012