It was just six months ago in November that Waxhaw residents voted in favor of malt beverage and mixed drinks in Waxhaw’s restaurants. Chief among the referendums’ many advocates were Mark and Patte Kennedy, owners of SouthSiders Deli. SouthSiders has experienced quite a bit of change in the six months since the referendum passed.
For starters, the establishment has changed names. They are now “SouthSiders Public House” — you may know a public house better as a pub. SouthSiders Public House still turns out all of the delicious sandwiches and hot dogs that SouthSiders Deli was known for, but now you can wash down these provisions with a variety of macro- and micro-brewed beers. The pub has installed two taps that currently pour Guinness and Blue Moon — once his distributors merge, Kennedy plans to offer New Belgium’s Fat Tire and Harp on draft as well. For craft beer drinkers, these might be old hat; but for Waxhaw residents that might not be accustomed to craft beers, these beers are perfect gateway beers to the many different styles available in the craft beer world.
Mark Kennedy says the response thus far has been overwhelming, and that almost every patron is happy to grab a beer in Waxhaw. He stresses that though SouthSiders’ name has changed, the pub’s mission has not.
“We’ve always been a family place and will continue to be so,” Kennedy said. “Our intent, like our food, will be to offer something a little out of the ordinary. A good quality craft beer for a reasonable price. A place where people can meet their friends with their kids and not worry about anything getting out of hand.”
Thus far, the Kennedys have carried beers that were requested, or that they enjoyed in the past. As such, SouthSiders’ beer menu changes frequently. From 7-11 p.m. this Saturday, April 24, SouthSiders Public House will host a beer tasting wherein pub-goers can sample and discuss a variety of beers. And while these beers might be new to Waxhaw bars or restaurants, the historic downtown location they’ll be sampled in is far from it.
“My main goal is to have folks rediscover downtown Waxhaw,” Kennedy said.
Below you’ll find the beers that will be available at the tasting, which can also be found at SouthSiders Facebook Page and the SouthSiders website, www.southsiderswaxhaw.com.
Blowing Rock High country Ale of North Carolina
http://www.boonebrewing.com/
Highland Gaelic Ale of North Carolina
http://www.highlandbrewing.com/
Terrapin Rye Pale Ale of Athens Georgia
http://www.terrapinbeer.com/
Abita – Purle Haze Wheat from Louisiana
http://www.abita.com/
Dixie – Lager from Louisiana
http://distinguished-brands.com/beer/dixie/
Flying dog Pale Ale from Maryland
http://www.flyingdogales.com/
Brooklyn Brown From NY
http://www.brooklynbrewery.com/
Victory Prima Pilsner from PA
http://www.victorybeer.com/
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