BINGHAMTON — Galaxy Brewing Company formally opened its new brewpub in downtown Binghamton today.
Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan and New York Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo joined the father and son owners, Mike and Seth Weisel, for a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the pub, located at 41 Court St. The brewpub had its “soft opening” last Sunday Aug. 25.
“We are excited to welcome Galaxy Brewing to Binghamton. It’s great to see this father and son brewing team bringing their dream to fruition here in our downtown,” Mayor Ryan said in a news release. “The Weisel family has done an amazing job rehabbing this old building, and I applaud their efforts and dedication in helping revitalize our downtown.”
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The brewpub features a rotating assortment of brews and food including burgers and sandwiches.
Mike Weisel has been in the area for 20 years and recently retired from an administrative position at Lourdes Hospital. His son, Seth, graduated from Maine Endwell High School as did Brian Loveski, the executive chef. Sous Chef Alison Hartnett is a Vestal graduate.
Seth Weisel received his training at the brewing school at the University of California-Davis and is a Diplomat in the International Brewers and Distillers Association. He spent four years as the brewer at Roosterfish Brewery in Watkins Glen.
“As a co-sponsor of legislation that supported the craft beer industry, I am thrilled to see Galaxy Brewing Company opening here today. This is exactly the type of business that we hoped would locate here. And besides the fact, I like beer,” Assemblywoman Lupardo said, according to the release.
The Weisel family used local contractors including Matco Electric, Petkowski Plumbing, and AirTemp.
Galaxy Brewing says it will feature a full lunch and dinner menu and weekly live entertainment. Hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. on Sunday.
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