I recently had the opportunity to meet with East End's owner and brewmaster Scott Smith and got a sneak peek of the new space. The operation is going from a tiny yet well-organized space of around 4000 square feet,
to an eye-popping 17,000 square feet at 6580 Frankstown Avenue, which is only a few blocks from the current location!
All in I spent close to an hour touring the facility with Scott, and discovered that the secret behind what makes East End's beer so good, is likely the passion Scott has for every aspect of the process, from construction to brewing. After all, most of the facility on Susquehanna he built on his own! Having an intimate knowledge of your working space is bound to produce a superior product, no?
There are some big plans to accompany the big move, most notably of which is the addition of a growler room, complete with walk-in cooler. Plus, some news is forthcoming about an additional tenant taking up residence in the customer area. Can you say one-stop-shop?
Of course, the heart of the building is where all the action takes place. The amount of equipment being unloaded into the new space has required the use of a forklift, and my only disappointment from this interview was that I didn't think to get any video footage of Scott driving it around. I was too in awe of the scale of their new operation. Take a look a the Brewhouse setup....
Very Fancy Schmancy.....
If you haven't tried any of their brews, be sure to stop by during growler hours to pick some up! Santa will be "Shopping the 'Burgh" here during the Festival of Darkness, where there will be a huge selection to try and take home. C'mon, even Santa gets the winter blues!
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