It is good when a press release can answer two questions in one fell paragraph.
Question 1 – Is the Simmzy’s brewery proceeding?
Question 2 – Which brewery was going to land Brian Herbertson after Wick’s?
Well read on….
“Mike Simms and Simms Restaurants are gearing up to debut the addition of a 7-barrel brewing facility to the Burbank outpost of the popular Simmzy’s craft beer pub and restaurant. Joining Simms as Partner is Greg Bechtel, a former bartender at Simmzy’s turned beer-buyer/manager and certified Cicerone. Together the duo is proud to announce that Brian Herbertson of Riverside’s Wicks Brewing Co. will be joining them as Head Brewer.”
The Brewery at Simmzy’s Burbank (which will hopefully be shortened) will focus on “sessionable house beers aiming to complement the restaurant’s menu…” The new beers will on tap at Simmzy’s Burbank (obviously), Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Venice Beach.
Bechtel brings ideas from El Segundo Brewing to combine with the Wick’s background of Herbertson. But even better, both guys are super cool and are truly part of the L.A. craft beer community.
Look for beer in the 2nd quarter of the year. Check the Simmzy’s Facebook presence for more updates.