Einfach/Zweifach

Yes, we knew building a truly authentic German brewery and riverfront biergarten wouldn't be simple, or einfach. And yes, we knew the old adage that when opening a business -- such as, say, an authentic German brewery and riverfront biergarten -- you should plan to pay double what you estimate and for opening to take twice as long (zweifach). 

So, to put it simply, the original four months we were planning that would have allowed us to open in March have doubled, putting us in (yes) July. Specifically July 29. That will be our Grand Opening. Soft opening events -- of which you have all been very supportive -- will take place on July 25.

We could simply default to quoting old adages to explain. But, truth be told, we have a different explanation. One that you may have heard before.

At Bierkeller, we like to do things right. Better said, we insist on it. We take the time and the extensive (and exhausting) effort to make sure things are right. We don't take shortcuts. We don't rush. We do this for you. But we also do it for us. And we think -- and we hope you (still) do, too -- that the final results are worth it all. Worth the wait.

So please bear with us as we make our best extended effort to make our little riverfront brewery and biergarten the best it can be. We feel like we're on the way.... To providing our city and its citizens with the best possible beer, food, and overall experience anyone could possibly expect. Right here. Just not quite right now.

Meanwhile, we will be here working away (on boilers and bureaucracy and, finally, the freshest, best-crafted beers available). And we will bring them to you as the Columbia summer starts its slow march toward autumn (and Oktoberfests and other fall delights). That's about the same way/timeframe we started on this journey 6 years ago. And while some things may not ideal, our ideals are intact. And we'll get to the finish line. Or the starting line. Together. 

Prost, Columbi-Ja! And see you soon.

(Stammtisch members: your year-long reservations will of course start with our new opening date and not the one you saw in the original terms & conditions; everything else in terms of benefits and perks stay the same. If you have any questions, reach out to us anytime.)