Carmel Brewery Expanding To Michigan

Danny Boy Beer Works is expanding to Michigan, with the hopes of eventually distributing beer throughout Illinois and Ohio.

The Carmel-based brewery opened a new 2,000-square-foot taproom called Danny Tap in conjunction with War Water Brewery in St. Clair, Michigan at the beginning of July, and plans to open a new production facility within a year.

Danny Boy Beer Works Owner Kevin Paul said he expects the Michigan brewery to produce 7,000-10,000 barrels or up to 5,000 kegs per year in its first year—and eventually have capacity to brew 40,000 barrels per year.

“We should be able to create that kind of demand by this time next year,” Paul said.

For now, the taproom will be able to provide about 36 kegs per week. Paul’s brother, Kris Paul, will help run Danny Tap.

“The east side of Michigan is pretty untapped right now,” Kevin Paul said… CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT IBJ.COM