Rising from the Ashes
Perhaps we should rename it the Phoenix Brewing Company…
After five six Seven long years (and three Escrows!), We have purchased the property, and are working on reviving the former Boulder Creek Brewery and Restaurant, a local icon and cornerstone of fine craft beer, and a known and respected “Foodie” establishment, attracting people from far and wide to Boulder Creek to quaff, dine, and enjoy fine musical entertainment.
The website for the legendary former incarnation of the location, is still up, and here at: bouldercreekbrewery.net Sadly, is no longer available, as of 2024. Here’s a link to the saved version at the Internet Archive / Wayback machine: bouldercreekbrewery.net
It was destroyed by fire on March 29, 2015, leaving (after much forensic inspection and cleanup by the former owners) only a shell of four walls, a damaged floor, and a basement full of fire-damaged debris, and ruined equipment and electrical wiring.
Progress
So far, we have made great strides with further cleanup from the fire damage, new (Minimal, waterproof for construction) electrical, new secure doors, new planning, design, engineering, permits, brewery layout, and more underway - For the latest news, see the Updates page.
The project is definitely an ongoing challenge, and has involved re-engineering the former plans, designing the brewing area, adding a sound room / mezzanine / offices / concert stage, and trying to fit the project into a smaller budget than the previous owner had, in 2015.
We are still retaining portions of the formerly-planned new and expanded floor-plan of the restaurant, with a 2nd floor and exposed two-story tanks (And the new performance stage).
As of 2024, we now have a Septic and Wastewater plan, and tentative approvals with the County and the CA State Water Board, which required a complete re-do since all the code has changed since 2015. The good news is this will allow us to increase the restaurant and brewing capacity.
Community Support and Updates
We have already gotten unanimous and unprecedented support from the local community, and all the people we have spoken with about the project - and there ongoing, regular media coverage about us, including the original article in the San Lorenzo Valley Post: slvpost.com/a-new-boulder-creek-brewery
We’ve also had numerous former employees express interest, including two other prominent local Brewers and Brewery Owners, both of whom used to work at the former Boulder Creek Brewery, pledge their ongoing help and support!
We’ll keep you posted on the progress, here on this wesite, and on our mailing list.
Ways to Contribute / Donate:
PayPal: https://paypal.me/BoulderCreekBrewing
Patreon: https://patreon.com/BoulderCreekBrewingCo
And if you’re looking to purchase equity, contact us about convertible notes.
Now Seeking:
- Commercial and/or Private Lenders
- Brewmaster apprentice / Master Brewer Assistant
- General Contractor bids - ask for our RFP
- Individual trades:
- Crane, crane operator
- Framer
- Roofer
- Drywall
- Granite / Countertops / Bartops
You can reach us at: info@bouldercreekbrewing.com