Haint Blue Holds Colorful Grand Opening Of Its Mobile Brewery

By Michael Tomberlin

It took a lot longer than expected for Haint Blue to get its brewery open in Mobile, so they decided to savor and celebrate the moment with proper Port City polish.

On Nov. 9, Haint Blue beers were served at Callaghan’s Irish Social Club before a second line formed to parade to the grand opening of Haint Blue Brewing Co. in the former Crystal Ice House building a couple of blocks away.

“We dance in the streets. We have brass bands for no reason other than they’re fun. Joe Cain is dressing up as an Indian,” said an excited Keith Sherrill, owner and founder of Haint Blue. “It made me feel closer to this place and reminded me of things that are special.”

Sherrill’s excitement and relief were understandable. He announced plans to build the brewery nearly two years ago. The former U.S. Army Ranger and medevac pilot in Afghanistan was looking to launch a post-military business.

Some permitting and zoning challenges and concerns from at least one neighboring property owner delayed Haint Blue’s start. In the interim, the brewery started contract brewing and bottling its beers at Lazy Magnolia Brewery in Kiln, Mississippi.

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