Real Ale Brewery To Break Ground on Expansion in Blanco

Posted: 1-17-2017, 12:15 p.m.

by Adolfo Pesquera

Blanco (Blanco Co.) – Real Ale Brewing Company is ready to break ground on a $1.83 million expansion to its facility in Blanco.

Invited general contractors had to submit their bids today by 1 p.m. Real Ale plans to add 12,232 square feet to its Brewery for the storage of supplies and manufacture of its beverages. This involves construction of a new, three-story building at 239 San Saba Court.

This expansion includes an above-ground, step-up shaded plaza that leads to a retail shop, a second-floor wrap around balcony and rainwater collectors.

The Hill Country-based company is also relocating the existing sensory building to a new location, along with associated utility work.

Trade tasks include the use of and/or installation of concrete, masonry, metals, wood, plastics & composites, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, food service equipment, hydraulic elevators, plumbing, HVAC and electrical.

The Richardson office of Halff Associates prepared the construction documents, and Derek Downs is lead architect.

Construction is slated to begin before the end of the month, with completion set for Dec. 1, 2017.

Established in 1996, Real Ale Brewery first built on the site in 2005-2006. At a cost of just under $500,000, this family business constructed a prefabricated metal shell building for its brewing operations. The architect on that project was Jay C. West & Associates. According to Blanco County Appraisal District records, there were additions to the facilities in 2009, 2012, and again in 2014.

Real Ale celebrated its 20th anniversary last year. The company now brews more than 61,000 barrels of beer per year.

adolfo@virtualbx.com