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A “Bavarian biergarten” and taproom is joining the booming craft beverages scene in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition area in less than a week.

The owners of the Hofheimer Building at 2818 W. Broad St. announced Thursday that the The HofGarden will open on two floors of the building, including a rooftop patio, on Wednesday.

“Scott’s Addition is a hot spot in town right now,” especially for craft beverages, said Bobby Kruger, general manager of the HofGarden. “We felt that with our rooftop, a beer garden is a really fun, approachable concept.”

The HofGarden will not brew beer itself, but it will have 24 taps dedicated to German and international beer, and it will serve “eclectic international wine.”

Kruger said the list of international beers will complement the host of locally made craft brews available in the neighborhood. HofGarden also will emphasize Virginia-brewed beers from outside the Richmond region.

“We want to have a very comfortable and approachable vibe,” said Kruger, a long-time Richmond-area restaurateur who has teamed up with Hofheimer Building owners Carter and Annie Snipes to open the beer garden.