by Christmas. A year and a half later, the doors of the new space at 1308 East 17th Street have finally opened.
The real focus of Alpine Dog, however, will be beer and community first."There's so many regulars coming back already," says Hammond."Everyone's been waiting, they're stoked, and in this neighborhood there are a lot more people walking by, so everybody has been watching me build [out the space] for months on end."Alpine Dog Brewing
The new space is inviting, and a great addition to the neighborhood. Hammond helped with much of the construction himself. Old drywall was torn down to reveal the brickwork underneath, and tile was added around the wood top bar which Hammond built himself. The tap room is perfect for hosting larger events, including some outdoor-focused options since the name Alpine Dog is a reference to people who go up in the high mountains for adventure and sport.
He has lofty goals of doubling the production of the old space in just the first year. The prior location peaked at about 750 barrels, a third of which were wholesale. The current space is more focused on taproom sales, with over a hundred seats currently available in the tap room and on the patio. There is also a patio expansion possible for the future, if things go well, along with a possible food truck project.