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Congrats to Legacy Ale Works! Exterior and tap room entry (photo: Linda Johnson) |
Legacy Ale Works first came onto the Jacksonville beer scene with a beer sampling in July 2017 at local craft shop Beer:30 San Marco after having first appeared earlier at Hogtown Craft Beer Fest in Gainesville. The couple intended to open a family-friendly brewery with a range of beer styles. After an initial property selection in the Mandarin area didn't materialize, they continued their search. On March 1, they announced their plans to build the neighborhood brewery in the Bartram Park area. Following zoning and permitting approvals which ran through Fall of 2018, construction began, and the countdown to Opening Day was on.
The brewery occupies 3300 square feet, with 2500 of that being tap room space.
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Inside the new Legacy Ale Works tap room (photo: Linda Johnson) |
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Have a seat by the fireplace! (photo: Linda Johnson) |
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Handmade wall woodwork (photo: Linda Johnson) |
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At the bar: Sweet Stout Without, a 5.1% stout with a creamy, fuller mouthfeel, and sweet, yet roasty flavors. Gets a thumbs up! (photo: Linda Johnson) |
Along the right wall, the brewery pays a unique tribute to its original "Legacy Makers" loyalty members.
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"Legacy Makers" originals (photo: Linda Johnson) |
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Photos from Jax Brewing Company (photo: Linda Johnson) |
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And, this writer even has a few original glasses form the old brewery, too! (but, that's a photo for another time) (photo: Linda Johnson) |
At the rear of the tap room is a separate 14x16 events space, which can hold around 22 persons comfortably. The room is available by reservation for parties and meetings by contacting the brewery. A beverage minimum applies. During the preview night, a delicious array of Italian cuisine was provided by Chef Sarah Copeland of Craft Cuisine Jax (formerly Hottie Dawgs). Look for food and beer pairings between Legacy Ale Works and Craft Cuisine in the future. When the events room is not in use for a private event, it will be open space for all to enjoy.
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Inside the events room (photo: Linda Johnson) |
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Reclaimed old barn door leads to the modern events space (photo: Linda Johnson) |
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Note the food setup, too, in the events space! (photos: Linda Johnson) |
On Grand Opening Day, Saturday, February 16, Legacy Ale Works will offer six house beers and seven guest taps, including cider and hard water. Two menu boards above the bar rotate the beer list. Check-in your beers on the Untappd app? Your check-in will scroll along the bottom.
Currently, the house beers on the tap list include: Beachweizen Hefeweizen, The Ex English Bitter, Kitchen Sink Pale Ale, Sweet Stout Without Stout (see above photo), Red Run Red IPA (which some may remember from prior tastings), and a new Belgian IPA. A house 60-Minute IPA is expected to make an appearance also. The Kitchen Sink Pale Ale takes its name from a number of grains and hops "in the mix." It's an easy-drinking pale ale with a flavor profile that's across the board with spicy, herbal, earthy and tropical notes (and others may even find more on their palates!).
The bar serves the beer in 5-oz (generally $2) or 16-oz (generally $6) pours, and a flight of four is also available for $8. Want that beer to-go? Get a Crowler.
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Take it home! (photo: Linda Johnson) |
Legacy Ale Works has created an inviting place to enjoy the newest beers in Jacksonville. With a varied tap list crafted for tastes from light to dark, the beer crowd will find the entire experience one to repeat.
Got kids? There's also a playzone all their own, so parents can have some free time, too!
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Gotta play by the "rulz," though! (photo: Linda Johnson) |
The specific location is in an alcove or courtyard (see above map), just off the front facade. A cool thing about the space is that the brewery will also be able to make use of the outdoor area, and guests will have the option for outside seating at tables and chairs under the blue sky or the stars.
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Logo coaster at the bar (photo: Linda Johnson) |
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Kitchen Sink Pale Ale: aptly named: it's in there! A tasty brew, even if you really can't figure it out! (photo: Linda Johnson) |
Til next time,
Linda
Linda Johnson, Certified Cicerone®
Escapades, Brews and Running Shoes™
www.brewnymph.com
All photos: Linda Johnson/BrewNymph
Source: Additional information about Jax Brewing Company: Wikipedia
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