The Metro: Black-owned brewery to join the Detroit beer scene

Roar Brewery, a new Black-owned taproom in the Cass Corridor, opens next month. Founder Evan Fay joins The Metro to share his vision for the space.

A flight of beer ranging in color and liquid levels.

Roar Brewery prepares to open in Detroit’s Cass Corridor. Photo credit: Creative Commons

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Located in the Cass Corridor, Roar Brewery is gearing up for its grand opening. Detroit is known for its many exports, and beer happens to be one of those significant Detroit staples, playing an important role in our city.

Roar Brewery plans to add to the legacy that is Detroit beer as a Black-owned brewery, opening its doors next month. Founder and US veteran Evan Fay wants to make sure Roar is a space the community can feel at home, and he joins us on The Metro today to welcome us in.

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