This new, 6,000 square-foot brewery was designed and built in collaboration with Willie Martin’s (designers) and Buzick Construction (engineers and builders).  Built on a tight infill lot in Bardstown’s historic district, the project faced the multiple challenges of making an attractive addition to its historic context on Flaget Street, re-using part of an old paint store (2,500 sf for back brewery, kitchen and storage areas), while simultaneously welcoming patrons into a lofty, friendly bar/restaurant space with an inviting outdoor beer garden, visible from the street. Designed to look like an adaptive re-use of a pioneer-era structure, the 4,000 square-foot addition includes a porch-like solarium (leading to the beer garden), and a mezzanine-level party room overlooking both the main dining/bar area, as well as the brewing operations room.  With all of its shining tanks and brewing equipment, the brewing operation is visible behind glass from all the guest spaces, including the beer garden.