Beaumont's first craft brewery slated to open in 2017

Pour Brothers Brewery, Beaumont's first craft brewery, plans to open in October 2017. Pour Brothers Brewery, Beaumont's first craft brewery, plans to open in October 2017. Photo: Pour Brothers Brewery Photo: Pour Brothers Brewery Image 1 of / 30 Caption Close Beaumont's first craft brewery slated to open in 2017 1 / 30 Back to Gallery

During a round of golf last spring, Joel Hollier, Nic McLaughlin and Michael Broussard joked they should quit their jobs and open a bar, but they didn't think much beyond that.

Fast-forward half a year, and while they haven't quit their jobs, the three are preparing to open Beaumont's first craft brewery.

On Saturday, Pour Brothers Brewery will launch a crowdfunding campaign in hopes of raising at least $20,000. Hollier said they will use the money to secure a location, renovate as a brewery and purchase some brewing equipment.

The brewery is expected to open in October 2017, Hollier said.

The three West End residents — who met about four years ago when their daughters took classes at the same dance studio — said they're considering a site on that side of town, but have also looked at spots in downtown Beaumont and along Eleventh Street.

Initially, the brewery will offer four beers: Patersbier, a good "crossover" for those not familiar with craft beer, McLaughlin said; an Irish red, a nod to Lamar University, which also happens to be Broussard's alma mater; a stout; and an IPA, because "every craft brewery has one," McLaughlin said. In the future, the team would like to add seasonal brews to their lineup.

At the brewery, which will feature outdoor and indoor seating, guests can opt to purchase a $10 package that includes a souvenir glass and four "chips," each redeemable for 8-ounce pours or a $5 pint, Broussard said. There will also be spots for food trucks to park, and the brewery will offer tours.

The team also plans to distribute their beers to local bars and stores, Broussard said.

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More Information To donate to Pour Brothers Brewery's crowdfunding campaign, visit indiegogo.com/campaigns/pour-brothers-brewery. The campaign launches Saturday, Nov. 5.

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