Cahaba Brewing's bigger, better space is almost ready.

The craft brewer plans to open by the end of January in the Continental Gin building at 4500 Fifth Ave. S. from its current spot on 3rd Avenue South. The brewery plans to host a grand opening in the spring.

Cahaba has secured its certificate of occupancy for the space and is still waiting on government licences.

"One of my favorite things about our current taproom is that it feels like you're hanging out in your buddy's garage. People stop by after work or hang out on the weekends and feel comfortable bringing their families," Head Brewer and Partner Eric Meyer said in a statement. "It was important to us to keep that consistent at the new place, and I think customers will notice similarities in the old and new visually with the concrete countertops and elements of wood, metals and brick.

The new building will have ample parking and a patio. It'll allow for larger tanks, which will allow the brewery to expand production. Between the renovations and new equipment, the total investment will be around $2 million.

Dog Days of Birmingham will move into Cahaba's building at 2616 3rd Ave. S.

Southpace Properties served as the leasing agent. Rives Construction is the general contractor and Williams Blackstock Architect is the architect. Bessemer Glass, BDI Electrical Contractors, RJ Mechanical Inc., Recreated Cabinets and C&H Constructors are also working on the project.

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