A team of local business owners are brewing up big plans to unveil the first microbrewery in Richmond. The four co-owners, some of which are faculty at Eastern Kentucky University: Michael Bradley, Taryn Edington, Charley Hamilton, and Darrin Wilson tested the waters with their first business. The Richmond Beer House, located on South Porter Drive, began as just a small venture between the group of friends. According to owner Mike Bradley, the success of the Richmond Beer House exceeded everyone’s expectations, so they decided to take their love for local craft beer to another level after the outpouring of support from the local community.
Thus became Dreaming Creek Brewery, which after the purchase of the East Irvine Street location which used to house the Richmond State Office building, the group started to see their dream becoming a reality in a few short months. However, a few small hoops have had to be jumped through for the beer enthusiasts and business owners, such as approval for zoning changes as well as a special use permit in order to operate the microbrewery.
Bradley commented that he did not want to give too much away, but the three barrel system that will be on site at the brewery will in fact create Richmond’s own flavors, such as a potential chocolate milk stout. He continued, saying that their vision for Dreaming Creek and the large, open building in the heart of downtown Richmond would be a place for friends and community members to gather and enjoy local spirits.
At the rate the group is going at getting approval from the City Commission, Bradley expects to be sitting at the new bar with his co-owners to celebrate the holidays in Richmond’s first microbrewery.
