Today we’d like to introduce you to Ryan Pyle and Kevin Lefere.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Ryan and Kevin. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
Both of us live in Rockwall, TX where I (Kevin) own Zanata in the historic downtown area. Ryan and I met at Zanata through mutual friends and the love of beer. Our goal was simple: create an authentic and appealing destination where everyone can enjoy premium artisan beers hand-crafted on premise in quaint, small downtown setting. With that in mind, we combined Ryan’s 20 years of experience in brewing with my years in the restaurant business and thus, Bankhead Brewing Co. was born.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Overall, it was a long, smooth ride. We had construction delays but for the most part it was smooth.
Please tell us about Bankhead Brewing Co.
Our beer is what we’re known for. Ryan’s beers include includes Bavarian Hefeweizen, English Pale Ale, Kölsch, Citrus IPA, Pale Ale, and Munich Helles-Style Lager. Seasonal beers include Vienna, Smoked Robust Porter, Märzen, Oatmeal Stout, Saison, Double IPA, Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout and Traditional German Bock. What sets us apart from most breweries in Texas is that we serve food and all our beers are produced onsite.
The brewpub is named for and located on the historic Bankhead highway, an interstate roadway built in 1916 that ran from Washington D.C to San Diego. One of the first of its kind, the Bankhead highway was an innovative venture and proof of American ingenuity and successful progress. Today, 100 years later, the owners of Bankhead Brewing have created a concept that celebrates and continues that same spirit in crafting delicious, local-made beer.
Contact Info:
- Address: 3840 Main St., Rowlett, TX 75088
- Website: www.bankheadbrewing.com
- Phone: 214-440-4080
- Email: info@bankheadbrewing.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bankhead-Brewing/548116262039210
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/bankhead-brewing-rowlett
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