Zero One Brewing Company opens beer garden in San Angelo

Rosanna Fraire, San Angelo Standard-Times
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Zero One Brewing Company has opened a beer garden in the former Which Wich building in San Angelo.

Erik Zobel is the owner of the brewing company, which was recently rebranded from Zero One Ale House.

Zobel's dream has been to open a casual, taproom-feel business for his beer that he has been brewing since 2014.

His dream is now coming to life at 59 N Koenigheim, the former Which Wich location, now known as Zero One Taproom.

Hannah Hewton, general manager at both Zero One locations, said they are calling the new location a "beer garden".

"We want people to understand that it's a chill spot," Hewton said. "Some places that are called taprooms, also serve liquor, but here we just have a beer and wine license. We are a beer garden with a nice patio, great indoor space and a relaxed environment."

There is currently a cornhole game set-up with picnic tables and other patio furniture. Hewton said it will be eventually completely landscaped to a backyard oasis with shades, trees and more.

The taproom will have 16 types of beer distributed from Zero One Brewing. Some current taps include the seasonal Oktoberfest, "Eurkea" which is a collab with the Bearded Barista using coffee beans and many more.

Hewton said the downtown restaurant at 20 W Beauregard Ave. will remain in operation.

"Everyone wants to go there to eat and maybe get a drink," she said. "Some people don't even know we brew our own beer there. This new spot will still have some food, like sandwiches and soft pretzels."

Hewton said they are still hiring for kitchen staff.

"I don't want to call the position a "line cook" because that sounds difficult, it's really just putting things in the oven," she said. "It's no different that Which Wich or subway, building the sandwich and toasting it. I also have a strong beertender group, but I'm always taking applications. We do prefer people who know craft beer or have an interest in it."

Interested applicants can apply in person during business hours or message on the business' Facebook.

The taproom had its grand opening on Thursday, October 13, 2022. They are now open seven days a week from 3-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m.-midnight on Friday, noon-midnight on Saturday and noon-9 p.m. on Sunday.

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