ANN ARBOR, MI -- After two years of work, frustrating delays and endless hours of tinkering with recipes, the Payeur family earned themselves a drink.

On Thursday June 30, 2016, the family wants to share that drink with customers at Glasshouse Brewing of Ann Arbor as the doors officially open to Ann Arbor's newest brewery, located at 2350 W. Liberty St.

Owned and operated by Steve Payeur and his sons, Brad and Brent Payeur, the brewery's soft opening begins at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 30, when the first glasses of beer are poured for the public.

"People can expect a laid back, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere. No pomp or circumstance - just a chill place for good people to gather and drink good beer," said head brewer Kuma Ofori-Mensa. "The Michigan brewing industry is as much about community as it is about the craft and that's who we will be for Ann Arbor and for everyone else who comes through our doors."

Six beers are available on opening night including a Cherrywood smoked stout, an amber wheat beer, and a saison made with lemongrass and grains of paradise. Ofori-Mensa will introduce new beers as time goes on.

Glasshouse is partnering with their neighbors at Chela's Taqueria to offer food to guests, but also encourages customers to bring food with them if they choose. A kitchen is planned in the future, but for now, guests will be asked to bring their own dining options.

The opening of the brewery was delayed a couple times because of permitting and construction issues. But now that the doors are set to open, the staff at Glasshouse says they're ready to become a part of the growing beer community.

"At Glasshouse we pride ourselves in being members of an already outstanding community," said Cole Bednarski, head of front of house operations. "When we open our doors this week, people can expect to see an extension of that - with really good beer."

While the soft open starts Thursday, the official grand opening of the pub is set for July 16.

Matt Durr is a business reporter for The Ann Arbor News. Email him at mattdurr@mlive.com or follow him on Twitter.