June 5, 2013. The Homebrew Exchange launched a fundraising campaign today for building out a new tap room and bottle shop called Crooked Bottle. They are using crowd funding on the Internet to raise money for a tap room and patio for a local food cart.
According to co-owner Aaron Fabbri, the project aims to expand from a supply store to a neighborhood hang out spot. "The project is about two things, craft and community. We're supporting the craft of home brewing by building a small licensed brewery, so we can collaborate with our customers and offer them a path to commercial success. For the community, we are providing a family-friendly patio for enjoying food from a local food cart, and a tap room and bottle shop that showcases local beers."
They've set a ambitious goal for their online Kickstarter campaign. They must raise just over twenty six thousand dollars ($26,000) in less than 30 days for the project to receive any funding.
According to Aaron, "it sounds like a lot of money, but for what we are doing, it is a tiny amount. We've already done a ton of work with help from friends and funding from a local credit union. We have an empty shell and outdoor area, and this is the budget we need to take the final step. Crowd funding fills a gap for us, but more importantly, it lets our community be involved in a big way."
About Homebrew Exchange
The Homebrew Exchange is a do-it-yourself (DIY) food and beverage supply store in North Portland. They offer classes and supplies for making beer, wine, cider, cheese, yogurt, kombucha, and other fermented edibles. Press inquires please contact us.
