Alamo Beer, a US-based beer maker, has initiated the construction of a new craft brewery in San Antonio, Texas, with an investment of $8m.
After completion, the brewery is expected to produce up to 40,000 barrels, or 560,000 cases, of beer within its first five to seven years of operation.
The property will also include a beer garden and administrative offices.
Construction of the brewery will be completed and open for business by fall 2014.
Alamo Beer has secured a $5m SBA loan to keep the brewery on track in collaboration with Southwest Securities, FSB.
Located on an 18,000ft² space, the facility will consist of three independent structures, including the brewery and packaging building, beer hall with seating for over 100, and administration.
Initially starting with a workforce of seven, the brewery will up its staff to 40 as production increases.
Besides this, plans for the brewery also include the increased production of its golden ale and the introduction of a lager and various seasonal flavors.
ALAMO Golden Ale is currently being brewed in Blanco, Texas, and has expanded distribution into other markets throughout Texas.
