There’s something special about stepping into a space with a story—whether it’s a converted warehouse, an old church or, in this case, a former city hall and firehouse turned into taproom.

I occasionally write about beer for the industry leading beer webmag New School Beer + Cider and this piece I wrote hit home for me (as a beer drinker and a local and old building nerd).

The article showcases pFriem’s new taproom in Milwaukie’s former City Hall, a project that brings new life to a historic space while staying true to its roots. It’s a great example of adaptive reuse done right—and, of course, it helps that pFriem makes some incredible beer. And, they plan to be a real part of the community.

A quick roundup:

• Milwaukie’s old city hall was originally built in 1938. It sits smack dab in the middle of downtown Milwaukie.
  
• Instead of tearing down the old city hall, pFriem embraced its history, preserving its details while modernizing the space.
  
• The taproom ties into Milwaukie’s ongoing revitalization efforts, adding a destination brewery near the Willamette and will become a huge draw.
  
• Milwaukie is experiencing a bit of a renaissance with new business, young families moving in and its location near SE Portland.

Read the whole article HERE.