Shipyard Wants To Build 'Brewtel' - A Hotel For Craft Beer Fans

PORTLAND, Maine - Maine's largest brewery says it wants to build a "bretwel'' - a hotel catering to lovers of craft beer.
 
The hotel project is a part of a large $65 million redevelopment plan by Shipyard Brewing Co. and the Bateman Partners. The Portland Press Herald reports the plan was made public Tuesday.
 
The proposal reflects the city's reputation as a destination for craft beer fans, renovating Shipyard's brewery building and making way for an adjoining 105-room hotel.
 
Shipyard President Fred Forsley says the brewtel would offer patrons a tasting room on the ground floor, and possibly in-room keg service.
 
Shipyard plans to scale back its bulk beer production at its Portland brewery and focus on experimental pilot beers and barrel-aged beers.