Another new microbrewery is ready to try its hand in St. Clair Shores, where several brewers have opened in the last few years.

Copper Hop Brewing Co. is expected to open on Greater Mack Avenue just south of Nine Mile Road sometime before Christmas, said co-owner Ryan Balicki.

He and business partners Jeremy Lewis and Shaun Koltuniak began brewing beer for the location this past weekend and are overseeing the final touches on a $250,000 build-out of the 4,800-square-foot space. They launched a Kickstarter campaign in September and raised $43,500 from thirsty supporters.

Once open, the microbrewery will operate a five-barrel system capable of spitting out 75,000 beers yearly. The 80-seat inside will be outfitted with reclaimed Canadian barnwood and copper. Garage doors will open to an outdoor patio when weather permits.

There will be no kitchen. Grub can be brought in from elsewhere or purchased at on-site food trucks, but Copper Hop's sole focus is the beer. The business has obtained its microbrewers license and other permits. Its exact opening date depends on when the beer is ready, and Balicki said he's taking a lot of care to get it right.

"We're beer drinkers," Balicki said. "You can't serve bad beer. At the end of the day, if you finish a batch of beer and try it and say, 'This doesn't taste right,' you can't put it on tap and serve it to people."

Copper Hop will likely open with eight beers and two hard ciders on tap and aims to expand to 14 total taps. Pints will start at $6. Styles to be sold include pale ale, IPA, German-style Hefeweizen and cream ale.