1/22/2024 0 Comments Lazarus brewing patron saint glassBrewer Matt CouchĪt the helm of Lazarus’ 10BBL brew system is Matt Couch, former brewing manager at Victory Brewing in Pennsylvania. Enjoying their collaboration so much, Bjorn urged Christian to start up his own brewery and thus began the journey that culminated late last year with the opening of Lazarus. Bjorn agreed and they commenced collaborating annually on a very potent 11% ABV Imperial Saison that went on to almost completely fund operations of the non-profit. Brainstorming of ways to fund his non-profit he came up with a crazy idea that he pitched to Bjorn Nabozney, owner of Big Sky Brewing to brew and release a seasonal beer called All Souls Ale and donate all proceeds to Imagine Missoula. Living in Missoula, Montana Cryder started and became pastor of a small non-denominational church called All Souls and started a non-profit organization that helped provide basic needs for people “who’s community was thin” called Imagine Missoula. ![]() Christian tells us, “we set out to create different spaces so that someone can spend the whole day here.” Lazarus has everything from a cozy living room-like area to a substantial bar with high backed chairs to long communal tables set next to roll top doors that open to the patio.Ĭhristian has taken a unique path making his way from the software industry to the religious sector to get to the craft beer world. It took us about 2 years to find a location, another 8 months to get through the design and permitting phase and another four and a half months to build out.”Their patience has paid off as they have created a beautiful, comfortable and inviting space that happens to make some great beer. He told us, “We moved in November of 2013 and totally underestimated what it would take to open a brewery like this. Opening the day before Christmas last year, Lazarus Brewing has been a labor of love for Christian and his wife Marilyn who moved to Austin from Missoula, Montana with the explicit intent of opening a pints on premise brewpub. It was our intention to create a space where people can come enjoy a drink together with friends and share stories”. With Lazarus, Cryder hopes that his brewery becomes a venue to help build community, relationships and for his patrons to “share life.” He says, “I’m really passionate about beer, coffee, food and community. Although there is quite the controversy about whether Benjamin Franklin ever even said this (in fact, he actually DID say it about wine!), its sentiment rings true for Lazarus Brewing Company’s founder Christian Cryder. “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants to be happy” is a quote you’ll see strewn about brewery walls, t-shirts and posters around the globe. ![]() Lazarus Brewing – Texas Craft Brewery Profile 1902 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702
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