Plans derailed for two beer projects in downtown San Antonio

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SAN ANTONIO — Two beer projects slated to open downtown will have to look for new homes after plans fell through for to lease space.

Big Hops Growler Station was set to open its fourth location at the 1010 South Flores development in the Southtown area. But zoning issues caused ownership to pullout of the deal at the last minute, said owner Rob Martindale.

Still wanting to open a fourth spot, Martindale said they are eager to open downtown but are looking elsewhere, including the Northwest Side and New Braunfels.

San Antonio Brewing Co. scrapped its plans to open a 3-barrel brewery at the defunct Boneshakers spot at 306 Austin St., just east of downtown. On the company's Facebook page, the planned brewery simply stated the deal fell through due to a last minute change in lease terms. And a Certificate of Occupancy filing with the city states the permit was issued but cancelled last week.

Co-owner and brewer Vera Deckard said they continue to look downtown but are open to other areas and are even considering collaborating with other businesses in an effort to get their beer to market.

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