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Brewpub coming to downtown Sarasota

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I've been hearing that a brewpub, a restaurant that brews its own beer, was coming to Sarasota.

Mad Crow sign

A sign of deliciousness to come? One can hope. (photo by Kat)

It's true. Mad Crow Brewery and Grill will open at the site of the old Rustic Grill at Fourth Street and Kumquat Court downtown.

I went by the place (it's on the Kumquat Court side of the building) this week -- nobody was there  -- and saw that they have some of the brewing equipment installed, but it looks like it might be a while before they open.

This is exciting news. Mad Crow would be the second brewpub in Sarasota County after the Sarasota Brewing Co. in Gulf Gate.

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Alan Shaw

Alan Shaw has been a fan of craft beer for more than a decade. He is partial to hops and has been an editor at the Herald-Tribune since 1997. He can be reached at (941) 361-4914, by email or mail at 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236. Follow him at @alancshaw on Twitter and on Facebook.
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Sully from Vermont
Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 7:39 pm

I guarantee the beer brewed at this pub will be absolutely FANTASTIC!! You will not be disappointed with this new restaurant/brewery.

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Jetta
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 9:06 am

If it is opening then why is it for sale???

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Alan Shaw
Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 2:26 pm

Jetta, I drove by today and it looks like a different suite in the building is for sale. Mad Crow is around the corner close to Station 400. Looks like they're still working on the place.

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Jim from Vermont
Friday, October 15, 2010 at 9:17 am

I hope they get the kind of loyal following they had up here.

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Jim from Vermont
Friday, October 15, 2010 at 9:18 am

The same kind of loyal following that is.