UPDATE: 2/3/2017: GRAND OPENING OF "THE RAVEN BREWERY & EATERY" SET FOR FEB. 8-11; OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING FEB. 8 at 5:15pm
11/22/2016: BARLEY MOW BREWING COMPANY AND OUT OF THE POT CATERING BRING CRAFT KITCHEN "THE RAVEN" TO LARGO, FL
LARGO, FL: Barley Mow Brewing Company, known for its black raven artwork, has announced a partnership with Out of the Pot Catering to open a craft kitchen in Largo. The new venture, "The Raven," will open with 18 taps of Barley Mow beers. The gastropub will feature "unique, seasonal and beer infused dishes, one-off chef inspired brews and craft cocktails," according to a press release issued by Barley Mow Brewing. "From Bulgogi tacos and Roasted Cauliflower Grilled Cheese to fried olives and handmade ice cream sandwiches, The Raven promises to tantalize one’s taste buds while being authentic to its local audience."
Barley Mow Brewing Company, which celebrated its four-year anniversary in July, operates a 30-barrel production brewhouse, in addition to its original two-barrel brewing system in its tavern. Barley Mow's beers, including the flagship Americana Golden Ale, Unkindness Black Ale, Maven Milk Stout, and Quackalope IPA are canned onsite in its 25,000-square-foot facility and distributed throughout Florida.
Barley Mow Brewing Company is located in downtown Largo at 518 W. Bay Dr. The brewery tavern features 14 rotating taps and a beer engine, along with wine and a liquor bar. The Raven craft kitchen is located at 2535 E. Bay Dr., also in Largo, approximately two miles or six minutes away.
In explaining the brewery tagline "Simple. Honest. Craft.," Owner/Head Brewer Jay Dingman explains that "[the brewery's] beers are brewed simply, with hard work and thoughtful ingredients by honest people who are sincerely and wholly dedicated to their craft. Simple. Honest. Craft."
Congratulations to The Raven!
Cheers,
Linda Johnson
Certified Cicerone®