LABELLE \u2014 Just when Cape Coral thought Scotty’s Bierwerks had its last call, LaBelle Brewing Company is stepping in to keep Scotty’s beers flowing.<\/p>\n
“Scotty’s was a very loved brand in the Cape Coral community and outside of Cape Coral,” said Garrett Kersey, the production manager with LaBelle Brewing Company.<\/p>\n
Watch Fox 4’s Allie Kaiser speak with both breweries about keeping the legacy alive:<\/p>\n
LaBelle Brewing Company helps keep Scotty’s Bierwerks brews flowing after sudden closure<\/p>\n
Kersey said that’s why LaBelle Brewing reached out to Scotty’s Bierwerks.<\/p>\n
“Scotty’s Bierwerks meant a lot more than just beer on draft. It was also a community,” said Mary Bellman, the marketing and event coordinator for Scotty’s Bierwerks. <\/p>\n
That community was hit hard when Scotty’s abruptly closed its taproom the day after Thanksgiving. The original owner wanted to retire, and lease negotiations failed for the potential new owner.<\/p>\n
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Scotty’s Bierwerks has been left empty since they had one last call the day after Thanksgiving. <\/p>\n
“We were kind of describing the last day as we would need some kind of Hail Mary in order to save the brand or the beer in any aspect,” Bellman said.<\/p>\n
Those prayers were answered when LaBelle Brewing offered to brew Scotty’s recipes.<\/p>\n
“Even in the brewing world with as much competition as there is, we all like to help each other,” Kersey said.<\/p>\n
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FOX 4<\/p>\n
LaBelle Brewing Company says it plans to brew Scotty’s beers for other local bars and restaurants. It also hopes to include some of the beers in its taproom. <\/p>\n
LaBelle Brewing says it is working with Scotty’s brewer and will soon begin brewing two of Scotty’s beers: the Hazy IPA and the Irish Red Ale.<\/p>\n
“Even though the taproom will not be around, having it available at the bars and restaurants in the area will be a big impact to keep that little piece of home around a little longer,” Bellman said.<\/p>\n
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