![]() ![]() I got ideas for what contributes to a pub’s cozy aesthetic and what food pairs well with beer without being too filling. We traveled through South America and Europe interviewing brewers and brewery owners learning about new businesses and ones that have been open for centuries. ![]() My wanderlust fever still thriving and feeling confident that the craft beer industry could benefit from a female-driven brewery, I thought ‘why not travel the world to learn about beer and come back to open a brewery!’ We were questioning what to do with our future. Meanwhile, my husband was recovering from a parachuting accident sustained while training with the 2ndRanger Battalion. The customers were all warm and friendly, and the brewery attracted similar people for its staff. Unlike wine or whiskey, an average strength beer can be enjoyably consumed at lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. It attracted down-to-earth people who connected over a product that was enjoyable to share during nearly any time of the day. I learned quickly just how different the beer industry was. One month later I was walking across the street to my new job – the best commute ever. I wanted to see if the culture was any different. I had worked in almost every other type of bar/restaurant, but not a brewery. ![]() I told my husband, Sam, I was going to apply for a managing job there and that I was ready to get back into the industry. I noticed a hiring sign behind my house for a reputable brewery that was opening up a second location. It didn’t take long to realize that office life was not for me and, I was tired of spending four hours a day commuting by bus to Seattle from Tacoma. Being in brewery mecca, I naturally fell in love with beer and couldn’t help but notice how male dominated the industry was in its branding, beer styles, and taproom design. I started to think more about why I dined at certain restaurants and gravitated towards certain beer brands. I learned so much about the importance of a strong brand: the story, meaning behind the name, look and feel, and messaging. After several months struggling, I found a job in Seattle at a firm specializing in branding. I moved out to Tacoma, WA to be with him and begin my career in marketing. As I finished up bartending my way through college in Chicago, I met my husband at a bar in Italy. Needless to say, my life started to accelerate in a new direction. I worked different roles through high school and bartended throughout college. I began working in hospitality as a host and busser at a small-town restaurant on the Chain of Lakes in Illinois. So, it wasn’t one thing in particular rather, it was the slow and intentional combination of many different ideas and people.Ĭan you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others? And, most importantly, we created a positive company culture that prioritizes employee welfare and happiness, which has resulted in exceptional customer service. The Office Brothers were able to translate our vision into a physical brand. ![]() We wanted to be inclusive of all genders and backgrounds while maintaining a feminine artistic touch. For our tap room’s look and feel, we combined beautiful materials and design from around the world in a cozy, homey space with help from our designers, Local Architects. For our food we shared a passion with our executive chef, Tyler Edwards, for fresh, local produce to create light and interesting vegetable dishes that complement our heavier sandwiches and empanadas. For our beer, it was sharing the same love for great Belgian Ales and German/Czech lagers with our brew master, Josh Watterson. Our current team gradually formed over the last two years! It has been vital for us to share similar tastes and vision with the key members of our organization as we continue to grow and further develop our company’s story. Hi Sara, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success? We had the good fortune of connecting with Sara Kazmer and we’ve shared our conversation below. ![]()
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