Murfreesboro Hosts Location for New Brewery

By Alora Pettey

Middle Stew Reporter

                MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - - The Mayday Brewery held its grand opening on Nov. 30 at its new state-of-the-art facility at 702 Old Salem Highway in Murfreesboro.

                Ozzy Nelson, owner and founder of Mayday Brewery, created the brewery as a new job for himself so that work was more fun than just an everyday job. Due to the spacious location of the brewery near Interstate 24, Nelson is able to make and store more batches of beer at one time than any other location in Middle Tennessee.

                “I want to bring new flavors of beer, including seasonal beers,” said Nelson. “My hopes for the brewery are to grow as a company and to eventually distribute to restaurants in the area.”

                The employees for the brewery are like a family. Even the name “Mayday” comes from Nelson’s father, who has worked in the construction business his whole life. 

                “Every time there was a problem, my father would refer to it as a Mayday,” said Nelson. “When we were making the first batch of beer, it completely overflowed, and he called it a ‘Mayday’. That’s what this place has been called ever since.”

                Tours of the Mayday Brewery are available every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 1-5 p.m. Beer lovers can learn about the brewing process and enjoy drink specials and merchandise.

                The brewery has four main beers: The Murfreesboro Blonde, The Redhead, The Velvet Octopus and The Indian. They range from lightest to darkest in color and flavor. The venue does not offer food at the brewery.

                For more information, visit http://maydaybrewery.blogspot.com.

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