We brought you the news of Crooked Letter Brewing working to open in south Mississippi and subsequently being denied the special exception permit they needed to open. Now comes news that they will be opening in Ocean Springs, MS. This from WLOX: OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) -
A craft beer company wants to now brew beer in downtown Ocean Springs, after being rejected by Jackson County supervisors. Last month, supervisors voted against granting a special exception permit to Crooked Letter Brewing that would have allowed them to open in Vancleave. The business owners are hoping this move will be the last.
Those who live in or around downtown Ocean Springs are likely familiar with Broome's Grocery on Government Street. Store Manager Curmis Broome wants new company Crooked Letter Brewing to join the downtown family.
"I love craft beer and I think it would be something unique to bring to Ocean Springs, a town that thrives itself on being unique," Broome said.
Broome has offered to lease a 2,200 square foot warehouse in the back of the store to craft beer makers Wanda and Paul Blacksmith. The couple said they're thirsty for a new opportunity.
UPDATE 8/23/2012: I heard from CEO Wanda Blacksmith with this update:
Hi! Came across the link above and just wanted to update you. We are indeed opening in Jackson County Mississippi. After the county board denied our request to build in an agricultural area we were invited to the city of Ocean Springs. It is located in Jackson county South Mississippi just a different board. They welcomed us with open arms and we will be opening Nov. 2012!! Was hoping you could update your site. Thanks for your support of craft beer!
So excited to hear the good news! Hopefully Ocean Springs is smarter than Jackson county and accepts such a great business and a great couple with open arms. Good luck Crooked Letter, we are all rooting for ya!
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