Fermentation fans and kombucha imbibers will have a new place to get their fix when Confluence Kombucha opens at 4507 Manchester Road in early May. Co-owner William Pauley plans to open brewery, tasting room and cafe serving his kombucha recipes and mostly vegan and raw foods.
“It’s a great spot for a tasting room,” said Pauley. “We’re right next to Urban Chestnut’s Research Brewery and will share a patio.”
Pauley has brewed the fermented tea since 2009 after a bout with ulcers, serving it mainly to family and friends. By 2015, his brews were in some restaurants in town including Lulu’s Local Eatery and PuraVegan. On draft and available for carry out in mason jars or growlers, Pauley will offer flagship flavors like pineapple turmeric, hibiscus with juniper and jasmine, golden beet with chamomile and cherry sarsaparilla.
The tasting room will seat 12 to 15 inside with additional seating on both a front and back patio and will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the week with extended evening hours on the weekends. Confluence Kombucha will open as a cafe first with kombucha following shortly.
This article appears in March 2016.