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Three Heads Brewery & Tasting Room Planned for Neighborhood Of The Arts

January 20th, 2015

You may have heard FSI Development of Rochester has purchased the empty lot at 186 Atlantic Ave (a.k.a. The Gleason Lot). Here at RocSubway we’ve fantasized about filling in this empty lot for quite some time. And although it’s not our original vision, the actual plan may be even better than how we dreamed it – primarily because it involves a local brew.

FSI is planning to build a brewery and tasting room on the southeast corner of the site to lease to Three Heads Brewery of Honeoye Falls. Damn, why didn’t we think of this…

The planned 19,500 square foot building will primarily be a manufacturing facility, but will also include retail sales, an indoor tasting room, and outdoor patio. There will also be extensive landscaping ($40,000 worth at least) and public space improvements (sidewalks, curbs, LED lighting, etc.).

According to Evan Lowenstein of the NOTA Association, the brewery owners are extremely excited about the neighborhood, as is the developer, who is known for his projects in the area such as the Pomodoro/Saha/Revelry complex on University Avenue, and the near-complete townhouses on Park Avenue (at Barrington).

The developer hopes the building will be built and open for brewery operations, retail sales, and tastings by July 1. The brewery is expected to employ 20 people. A small light industrial building may be planned for the northwest corner of the site (Norwood and Atlantic) as a Phase 2 – if, and when a tenant can be found.

The City and developer are currently seeking sign-off on this project from the neighbors.

Any suggestions, questions or concerns regarding this project should be directed to Mitch Rowe, Director of Planning & Zoning at [email protected] or 428-6858.

UPDATE: The brewery was designed by Al Pardi and Jenna Lettenberger of Pardi Partnership Architects

Tags: 186 Atlantic Avenue, Al Pardi, Anderson Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, City of Rochester, development, development plans, Evan Lowenstein, FSI Development, Gleason Lot, Honeoye Falls, Jenna Lettenberger, Mitch Rowe, Neighborhood of the Arts, Norwood Street, NotA, Pardi Partnership Architects, Pomodoro, Revelry, Saha, Three Heads Brewery, University Avenue, urban development

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12 Responses to “Three Heads Brewery & Tasting Room Planned for Neighborhood Of The Arts”

ELF says:

January 20, 2015 at 7:22 am

Any updates on The Factory on Russell Sat nearby?
ELF says:

January 20, 2015 at 7:23 am

* St. Damn spellcheck.
Billy Beers says:

January 20, 2015 at 8:37 am

How is it being funded?
yup says:

January 20, 2015 at 9:10 am

Now Gleasonites have no reason to ever leave the site! They won’t have to go to the bars, and can just sleep in their cars overnight.
Martin Edic says:

January 20, 2015 at 9:45 am

My neighborhood and I’m excited to see this happen. As the neighborhood has improved that huge lot was getting more and more interesting. I hope it clears the neighbors quickly which I assume will happen. This seems a perfect first project for that space. But July? That seems very optimistic…
Matthew Ehlers says:

January 20, 2015 at 9:55 am

There goes my liver.
Mister GetJiggy says:

January 20, 2015 at 10:22 am

Hi guys,

Wondering if they will ever step away from the IPA quagmire and attempt different beer styles.
Matthew Denker says:

January 20, 2015 at 11:41 am

This is excellent. Good for 3HB and the neighborhood. Cross this site off the Filling In list.

Incidentally, Mike, do you have any contact info for the developer and/or details on how much SQFT/potential rent they’re looking at for Phase 2?

Finally, July 1st is aggressive halfway through January. I really hope it happens though. I can’t wait to visit afterwards.
RochesterSubway.com says:

January 20, 2015 at 12:16 pm

Matt, your best bet is to contact FSI directly or Evan Lowenstein at NOTA.
Benny Fofo says:

January 20, 2015 at 3:29 pm

Mister Get Jiggy,

Out of the 21 beers that 3HB make, 12 of those are NOT IPAs.

So I’m not quite sure what you’re drinking…
RockBeach Guitars says:

January 20, 2015 at 11:51 pm

I am so happy for you guys… As a small business owner hell-bent on quality, I have such an appreciation for what you guys at 3HB are doing and am absolutely delighted by your successes! Well earned, gentlemen!! Greg
John says:

January 22, 2015 at 11:43 pm

Looks good and will be a good addition to the neighborhood.

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