New brewery in Lafayette will be named after John Steinbeck's boat
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Logan Jager, founder of the upcoming Western Flyer Brewery in Lafayette, predicts a shift towards craft lagers as more beer drinkers discover their preference for this style. Scheduled to launch around Labor Day, the brewery will feature a spacious 200-seat area with outdoor patios. Jager emphasizes the importance of community and social interaction in brewery culture, expressing his interest in using the brewery as a hub for engagement rather than just a business. His background includes a successful career in finance before diving into the craft brewing scene.
But for Jager, more important than the beer itself is the space and people you're drinking the beer in and with.
A lot of those will end up being lagers. The brew tank inside Western Flyer Brewery, which plans to open in Lafayette this fall.
I was really interested in how to use a brewery as a vehicle for community engagement, he said.
What's better than sitting on the deck under an umbrella when it's 90 degrees than having a crisp pilsner or lager?
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