Popular Reno restaurant Great Basin Brewing Company to take over The Union in Carson City
On Thursday, Great Basin Brewing Company announced they would be taking over Carson City's The Union after owner Mark Estee acquired the popular Reno-based chain, which has locations in Reno and Sparks.
Mark Estee's Local Food Group merged with Great Basin Brewing Company in September of last year, and began making plans to expand Great Basin into the capital city.
"For the first time in nearly a decade, Great Basin Brewing Company is adding a new location," said a spokesperson for the Brewing Company on social media. "Ever since we merged with Local Food Group last year, our goal was to expand our independent, award-winning craft beer far beyond Reno and Sparks."
That plan is coming together as Great Basin Brewing Company begins its newest expansion in nearly a decade.
On Monday, May 16th The Union will begin remodeling as the company transforms itself into a Great Basin Brewing Company brewpub with a 15 barrel brewing system.
Work is expected to take just under 2 weeks, according to the Brewing Company.
“In the past 5 years The Union has been wildly successful – embraced by locals and visitors alike,” said Mark Estee, CEO of Local Food Group. “By bringing Great Basin Brewing Company to the capitol of Nevada, we’re excited to give people the food they’ve come to love from The Union, paired with the award-winning craft beer of Great Basin. It just doesn’t get any better than this!”
In addition to taking on the Great Basin Brewing Company name, the remodel will focus on making the space more open and functional including expanded bar seating, kitchen improvements and making the upstairs dining area more intimate with additional booth seating.
Fans can expect to see their favorite brews such as Ichthyosaur “ICKY” IPA, Leave No Trace Alpine Lager and Firelit Haze Hazy IPA as well as one-of-a-kind craft beers brewed on-site on their 15 barrel brewing system.
Located just blocks from the Nevada State Capitol, Great Basin Brewing Company plans to use its highly-visible location to support other local breweries and meaderies as well – with three of their 18 taps dedicated to local partners such as Shoe Tree Brewing Company, Black Rabbit Mead Company and others.
Once the remodel is complete, Great Basin Brewing Company plans to host a grand opening in June.
For more information on Great Basin Brewing Company, you can follow them on Facebook here.