Palmer Brewery continues to grow with an eye on a patio and maybe a taproom

I actually could not believe a year had passed since I last talked to brewer/owner Rob Palmer of Palmer Brewery about the year that was in the annual Look Back/Look Ahead Series. I mean, where the hell did that year go, anyway? But, yes, it was time again, so I corralled the ever-busy Rob and sat him down for a brief chat.

Right off the bat, I congratulated Rob on winning a bronze medal at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival in the collaboration beer category with Quarter Celtic Brewpub. I can confirm that Mocha Hipster Bomb is very good indeed, and now back on tap at the brewery. Rob said he is enjoying making collaborations because he enjoys working with the other brewers and the camaraderie involved with that. In April, he will be doing a different kind of collaboration beer with High and Dry Brewing, reportedly a wheat beer with some fun ingredients.

We discussed awards in general (Rob is not in favor of contes

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