HofbrŠuhaus sets Newport, Kentucky, groundbreaking
<editor's note> From the BeerBwana of the Beer South Buzz email newsletter·. </editor's note>
The HofbrŠuhaus has announced plans to break ground May 24 on its first U.S. location in Newport, Kentucky, just across the river from Cincinnati, Ohio. The HofbrŠuhaus, which also has locations in Munich and Hong Kong, will feature a 2,450-square-foot brewery, seating for up to 268 in the beer hall, a beer restaurant with seating for 108 and an outside beer garden that will hold 344. The 13,315 sq. ft. facility will be situated across the street from Newport on the Levee. "The prospect of having another major venue coming into our area continues our development momentum," said Newport Mayor Tom Guidugli in a news release. "With the obvious tourism attraction of a HofbrŠuhaus, we look forward to a real cosmopolitan theme in our entertainment district." Construction will begin in July, with a target completion date of December. Source: Cincinnati Business Courier