Joe Beer, Hand Crafted Ales

11/09/2014

Tonight was everything a business owner could want for their last night being open. We had a fair amount of regulars come out. We met some new friends. We had surprise musical guests show up. Heck, we just plain had fun. It's hard to accept that it's over, but I am eternally grateful for the good times we had and being given the opportunity to pursue my dream.

11/09/2014

Good night (morning?) Jacksonville. We had some good times. Thanks for everything.

11/09/2014

Spontaneous appearance of some musicians who have played here before. Come by to see them and help send off Joe Beer.

11/08/2014

We're open! Come on by and let's send the place off in style.

11/08/2014

Thanks everybody for the super nice comments on my last post. Don't forget that we are having a going out of business bash today. All of our beer will be incredibly discounted. Today is the last day Joe Beer will be open under my ownership. Hopefully somebody will buy the business and Jacksonville will continue to have a brewpub.

11/06/2014

Some of you have probably noticed that we haven't been open this week. This is an incredibly difficult post for me, and it is being made with a very heavy heart. I can't afford to keep the brewery open any more. I did my best, and tried as hard as I could, but it's time for me to close/try to sell Joe Beer.

I chased my dream, and I'll forever remember the moments where I got to witness people enjoying my beer. That feeling of pride from people telling me how much they enjoyed my beer will never go away.

I owe thanks to the city of Jacksonville for allowing me to chase my dream. I also owe thanks to every single person who came into Joe Beer. I wish I could thank every single one of you personally.

All of that being said, however, I do think Jacksonville deserves and is capable of sustaining a brewpub. I, unfortunately, do not have the resources to make it work. So, I'm not just closing the brewery. As I mentioned earlier, I am going to be attempting to sell the business.

It is a turnkey business that could be taken over with minimal effort. I am selling all of my recipes and detailed instructions on how to use my equipment to make said recipes with the business. Please pass this information on to anybody you think might be interested in purchasing Joe Beer.

Well, I guess that's it. Thanks for the good times everybody. I will be having a going out of business bash this Saturday. Even if I sell the business, and Joe Beer continues on (or whatever name they use, it will be continuing on without me.

I hope to see all of you this Saturday. All of my beers will be greatly discounted.

11/02/2014

11/02/2014

He's here!

11/01/2014

Don't forget we're doing a costume contest tonight. Best costume gets a year membership in the mug club!

11/01/2014

Jonn Medders is playing at the brewery tonight after the game. You should be excited! Be excited!

11/01/2014

Our mug club membership wall. You could get your name up there if you have the best costume here tonight.

11/01/2014

I know it's last minute notice, but I've decided to have a costume contest tonight. Best costume will get a year membership in the Joe Beer Mug Club. That's your own 20 ounce mug that we keep at the bar, and every time you come to the pub you can get your 20 ounce glass filled for the same price as a pint.