Harrison brewer speaks out against bigotry from the beer hall and beyond
Harrison brewer speaks out against bigotry from the beer hall and beyond Kenny Peden of Brick & Forge Brew Works Brian Sorensen
Kenny Peden is one outspoken fella.
To get a sense of where the Harrison beer brewer stands on controversial issues, just read his Twitter feed. He spends more time on social media pointing out social injustices than touting his beer. (And he makes great beer.)
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Just last week, Peden tweeted an open invitation to join him on the Bentonville square to protest the state’s 2021 anti-transgender legislation. Last summer he joined a march through Zinc, adopted hometown of the Ku Klux Klan, as a show of support for the Black Lives Matter movement. He has helped organize or publicize other protests in the region, using his Twitter feed to rally people to progressive causes.
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Three wine bars are under new ownership, including Grand Cru.
By Edward Brown
Jeff and Toni Guinn took over ownership of Grand Cru Wine Bar on West Magnolia Avenue in June. The married couple were longtime patrons of the Near Southside establishment and personal friends of previous owner Karen Chu, who will stay on as the barâs wine buyer.
Photo by Edward Brown.
For the past several years, craft beer breweries have given the Near Southside area a hoppinâ vibe, but the district may be increasingly defined by vino-themed events in 2021. Rancho Loma Vineyards, the chic tasting room on South Main Street, recently opened and features award-winning wines that showcase the terroirs and varietals of Texas.