Lil Beaver Brewery set to open

Posted on January 11, 2018
The new taproom opens Thursday on Currency Drive. (Photo from lilbreaverbrewery.com)

By Crystal Donaldson

BLOOMINGTON – A couple of long time local friends are kicking off a long time toast with a new business venture they hope benefits various non-profit groups.

It’s part of Chad Bevers and Dale Thomas’ celebration as they open a new neighborhood hangout this Thursday at 16 Currency Drive in Bloomington.

Lil Beaver Brewery has offered beer in the area since November, but will now offer it from their own taproom.

The owners said the whole process to get their new business up and running has taken long enough.

Bevers said, “About 18 months, at least that’s how long we’ve been paying our lease. So there were obviously several months of planning that took place in there. So all and all a little over two years from conception to doors open”.

During the Helping Hand promotion the Brewery will match 1 dollar for every pint ordered. Marc First is the first non-profit receiving benefits from the brewery.

Crystal Donaldson can be reached at [email protected].

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