Intuition Ale Works looking for second site

[thelakelander]

DVI, JEDC, DIA or whoever is in charge now, this sounds like a great opportunity for downtown.  Someone help this guy out!

So here’s what he has in mind: His King Street location would continue brewing smaller batches of a variety of beers to serve in the taproom there. But he’d build a new brewery with much bigger equipment to brew the few beers that are canned for stores or kegged for bars and restaurants.

That other brewery would have a taproom to serve beer by the glass, too.

“I’ve poked my head around Brooklyn and Springfield,” he said, “but I have a fondness for downtown.”

He’s guessing the new project would cost about $2 million, but that depends on whether he builds from scratch or takes over an existing building.

http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/food-and-dining/2012-05-18/story/intuition-ale-works-looking-second-site-accommodate

[dougskiles]

Any guesses as to how much space he needs?  It shouldn't be hard to find a good spot.

[thelakelander]

I spoke to them last week.  They're looking for something with 30' ceiling heights or so.  Nevertheless, the current building is a little over 13,000 square feet with 16' height clearance.

[ben says]

Fantastic news for downtown if this happens

[Intuition Ale Works]

Any guesses as to how much space he needs?  It shouldn't be hard to find a good spot.

Doug-
It is actually very challenging to find a spot downtown. I wanted to go there initially before I decided on our current location in Riverside.

I would prefer an empty lot that would allow us to build from scratch plus there are no existing buildings downtown with the ceiling height we need, at least 30 foot clearance. We also need easy access for shipping and receiving which would rule out a cool spot like the downtown library.

Thanks for everyone's continued support and we are looking forward to this new journey.

[Intuition Ale Works]

I also wanted to add that because this location will be producing beer for statewide distribution we will not be overly dependent on downtown retail. It would be gravy for our overall operation and as the demand increased we'd be ready.

Imagine a biergarten on the river!

[BridgeTroll]

Perhaps a real brewery at the River City site... 

[jcjohnpaint]

This would be so amazing if all works out.  I hope the best of luck. 

[ben says]

Perhaps a real brewery at the River City site... 

River City "Brewery"....what an embarrassment. Worst beer/food combo in the core. Rather knock back a PBR and a hotdog for $3 bucks than deal with that crap.

[Arlingtondude]

What about the old Lay Z Boy warehouse that is for sale on the Arlington Expressway? It is a large tall building on a larger property. Central location, easy access, 10 minutes from downtown.

[CityLife]

Any guesses as to how much space he needs?  It shouldn't be hard to find a good spot.

Doug-
It is actually very challenging to find a spot downtown. I wanted to go there initially before I decided on our current location in Riverside.

I would prefer an empty lot that would allow us to build from scratch plus there are no existing buildings downtown with the ceiling height we need, at least 30 foot clearance. We also need easy access for shipping and receiving which would rule out a cool spot like the downtown library.

Thanks for everyone's continued support and we are looking forward to this new journey.

Check out 1st and Main St if you haven't already. Its not "downtown" per se, but its close enough and visible (across from The Pearl). The building has a large warehouse space in the back with 30 foot ceilings. There is a large room in the front that could easily be converted to a tap room/bar. It also has a large surface lot that can be used for expansion. Plus it has several large rollup service doors for shipping and easy access to I-95.

Its a really cool historic building that would be amazing with a rehab. You also may be able to get it on the cheap.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

[dougskiles]

^I was thinking the same site.  If you want to go with a new building, there are some good spots available on Kings Avenue which will be right at the new I-95 interchange.

[Tacachale]

There are no shortage of empty lots downtown you could build on. Whatever you chose I'm sure youll find success. Best of luck to one of Jacksonville's greatest businesses.

[billy]

1100 Main Street?

[rcmmngs]

I believe they are talking about what was originally the Downtown Chevrolet Building at the corner of First and Main.  It eventually became Downtown Oldsmobile, which moved out to Cassat Ave and became Woolverton Oldsmobile.  The original showroom, if not destroyed by now, would make a great cafe' type arrangement and I'm sure the service bays have the height.  My vote is on this site.