Button Brew House
Erika and Todd Button started tightening their belts once they got serious about opening a brewery around the end of 2013.
“This is a labor of love. Our lifestyle has been quite different, but we’re looking forward to getting through this and sharing our passion with others and being a part of the community,” says Todd, who also works at Tucson Hop Shop, 3230 N. Dodge Blvd., and Arizona Beer House, 150 S. Kolb Road. “In a nutshell, it’s basically everything we have, every resource and then some. We’re going all in on this.”
The couple hope to open on Twin Peaks Road just west of Interstate 10 around the end of this year. For now, they are focused on securing a lease. Once that’s done, they’ll get into licensing and buying equipment.
“We’ve been educating ourselves and raising money for the last couple years now, and the question we asked ourselves when we got into the (Arizona Craft Brewers) Guild was, ‘What would you do different?’” Erika says.
So, leaning on Todd’s entrepreneurial background, they decided to save more money and open with a bigger system than most. When the Buttons open their brewery, it will be with a 10-barrel system.
“I’m telling you it’s my passion. We wanted to do it the right way, and we’re doing something because we love it and we think we can have a really positive impact on the community.” Todd says.
