9/13/2023 0 Comments Lazarus brewing wholesaleIn exchange for a cool $1000 contribution Lazarus is offering up “free beer for life” in addition to a fancy, handblown branded goblet to be used while on-site for 250 “Patron Saints.” Before you get your checkbook and pen ready, realize that the fine print of the deal details that “Saints” are entitled to one beverage (beer or coffee) everyday until their death. Post-opening fundraising, crowdfunding and kickstarting are not uncommon in the brewing industry, but Lazarus has put a unique spin on their efforts. When we got within about a month of opening it was just full on getting ready focusing on the front of house and the kitchen.” We homebrewed together a couple beers together and I helped brew our first 3 batches while we were still in construction. He told us, “As Christian was building the business plan for Lazarus I was able to help him with some of his market research and financials. Interestingly, Marcus had known Christian since he was 10 years old and was instrumental in helping get things started at Lazarus. ![]() Running the front of house operations is Certified Cicerone Marcus Tenharmsel whom many of you will recognize from his years as GM at Hopfields. Lazarus is quite the departure for Couch who was an instrumental leader at one of the country’s largest breweries helping to guide Victory’s research and development labs, recipe formulation and numerous special projects including the planning of their own experimental hop growing operation. Brewer Matt CouchĪt the helm of Lazarus’ 10BBL brew system is Matt Couch, former brewing manager at Victory Brewing in Pennsylvania. Enjoying their collaboration so much, Bjorn urged Christian to start up his own brewery and thus began the journey that culminated late last year with the opening of Lazarus. Bjorn agreed and they commenced collaborating annually on a very potent 11% ABV Imperial Saison that went on to almost completely fund operations of the non-profit. Brainstorming of ways to fund his non-profit he came up with a crazy idea that he pitched to Bjorn Nabozney, owner of Big Sky Brewing to brew and release a seasonal beer called All Souls Ale and donate all proceeds to Imagine Missoula. ![]() Living in Missoula, Montana Cryder started and became pastor of a small non-denominational church called All Souls and started a non-profit organization that helped provide basic needs for people “who’s community was thin” called Imagine Missoula. Christian tells us, “we set out to create different spaces so that someone can spend the whole day here.” Lazarus has everything from a cozy living room-like area to a substantial bar with high backed chairs to long communal tables set next to roll top doors that open to the patio.Ĭhristian has taken a unique path making his way from the software industry to the religious sector to get to the craft beer world. It took us about 2 years to find a location, another 8 months to get through the design and permitting phase and another four and a half months to build out.”Their patience has paid off as they have created a beautiful, comfortable and inviting space that happens to make some great beer. He told us, “We moved in November of 2013 and totally underestimated what it would take to open a brewery like this. Opening the day before Christmas last year, Lazarus Brewing has been a labor of love for Christian and his wife Marilyn who moved to Austin from Missoula, Montana with the explicit intent of opening a pints on premise brewpub. It was our intention to create a space where people can come enjoy a drink together with friends and share stories”. With Lazarus, Cryder hopes that his brewery becomes a venue to help build community, relationships and for his patrons to “share life.” He says, “I’m really passionate about beer, coffee, food and community. ![]() Although there is quite the controversy about whether Benjamin Franklin ever even said this (in fact, he actually DID say it about wine!), its sentiment rings true for Lazarus Brewing Company’s founder Christian Cryder. “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants to be happy” is a quote you’ll see strewn about brewery walls, t-shirts and posters around the globe. Lazarus Brewing – Texas Craft Brewery Profile 1902 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
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