Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/The Brewer's Art


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The result was keep. Daniel (talk) 23:29, 10 March 2021 (UTC)

The Brewer's Art

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I'm not crazy, the #1 Bar would be notable, but looking at the archive, it doesn't appear that's what Esquire actually said. It seems to be UCG based on the slider. Either way, not a clear pass for notability. It got some buzz around an Ozzy Osbourne cease & desist and is used as a location in the Wire, but not sure that all adds up, so thought it worth discussion. StarM 02:37, 17 February 2021 (UTC)
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 * Comment: A newspapers.com search shows 1,795 post-1996 hits for "The Brewer's Art", including several half-page spreads in the Baltimore Sun (e.g., 1; 2; 3). And according to this article, "Draft Magazine also chose the Brewer's Art ... among its 100 best beer bars of 2003. ... Similarly, Esquire chose Brewer's Art as one of its best bars in the U.S." The "#1 Bar" moniker appears to be a bit misleading (details—basically, it claimed the top spot for a short while based on user votes using that slider), although it has some significance, and Esquire also "listed the Brewer’s Art as one of the best bars in America in June 2007." --Usernameunique (talk) 07:09, 17 February 2021 (UTC)
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 * Thanks . Trying to see if I can access the Baltimore Sun pieces.      StarM 15:17, 17 February 2021 (UTC)


 * , here you go: 1; 2; 3; 4. Not the easiest to read, unfortunately—newspapers.com seems to have a maximum width for clippings—but hopefully they help. --Usernameunique (talk) 22:32, 17 February 2021 (UTC)

<li>Keep per the significant coverage in multiple independent reliable sources.<ol> <li> The book notes on pages 196–197"Brewer's Art was another brewpub that opened within the city limits of Baltimore, in the resonant Mount Vernon area. The genesis of Brewer's Art came about like many great ideas—from a few friends sitting in a bar. One of these was historian Volker Stewart. [12 more sentences about the founding of Brewer's Art] In September of 1996 Brewer's Art opened its doors to the cost of $525,000. The first batch of beer was brewed in December of that year. The first year went well, and brewery production ran at around 500 barrels per year. The first year went well, and brewery production ran at around 500 barrels year. There was a learning curve moving from home brewing to industrial production that was quickly sorted out. During the first year (1997) Stewart lost two partners. The first chose to leave the business and the other moved to France (and became a silent partner). Despite these changes, Stewart weathered the storm and did so successfully. Helping him keep the brewery on track was his brewmaster Steve Frazier, a physicist by training, a brewmaster at heart. [Eight more sentences about Brewer's Art and Frazier's work at Brewer's Art]" The book notes on page 304 that the Brewer's Art "was fighting an infringement claim in 2014 for their Ozzy beer label with the Osbourne family" and spends a paragraph discussing the infringement claim.</li> <li> The article notes, "The Brewer's Art is known nationally as a top bar destination, scoring a nod from Esquire magazine in 2009 as the No. 1 bar in America."</li> <li> This is a restaurant review. The article notes, "Located in the heart of Baltimore, The Brewer's Art has rightfully earned a reputation as a Mecca of artfully crafted beer laid against the backdrop of a fine dining experience." The article further notes about The Brewer's Art, "a visually captivating blend of stark white and black paint, contemporary art and the modern American brewing tradition nestled with surprising comfort in a renovated brownstone born of Victorian restrain".</li> <li> The article notes, "Sure, Brewer’s Art’s Green Peppercorn Tripel and its Ozzy golden ale can impress you with their corked 750-milliliter bottles, but when you're enjoying Mellow Mushroom’s roof deck on a warm September afternoon, iconoclasm tastes best."</li> <li> The article notes about The Brewer's Art, "The two-storied Mount Vernon beer haven has been popular since it opened in 1996, and when talking with owner Volker Stewart, that success seems almost effortless: no gimmicks, no marketing strategy, just solid products."</li> <li> The article notes, "When the Brewer's Art opened in 1996, servers spent a lot of time educating guests on the farm-to-table food and experimental beer the restaurant was making."</li> <li> The article notes, "On the way, I stop at the Brewer’s Art, a local landmark of a bar in a beautifully preserved row house in the historic Mount Vernon neighborhood." The article later notes, "Wide selection of ales and an ambitious gastropub menu."</li> <li> The article notes, "calling the Brewer’s Art (1106 North Charles Street; 410-547-6925; www.thebrewersart.com) a bar is like calling crabs just another shellfish. Housed in a classic town house, the pub takes its beers very seriously, pouring everything from Trappist ales from Belgium to local microbrews like Clipper City Pale Ale."</li> <li> The article notes, "The Brewer’s Art is a beloved Baltimore brewpub known for its beers and its basement lounge, where patrons can gather around the bar or find a nook for quiet conversation. The restaurant serves modern fare with a Baltimore twist—think squash pierogies with oxtail ragout."</li> <li> The article notes, "enter the Brewer's Art through the basement door. You'll be in the best bar I've found in ages. Dark and warm, with low brick ceilings, arched doorways into hidden nooks, and lots of great beers on tap, the Art's underground spot welcomes all types without judgment, late into the night."</li> </ol>There is sufficient coverage in reliable sources to allow The Brewer's Art to pass Notability, which requires "significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject". Cunard (talk) 10:13, 21 February 2021 (UTC) </li></ul> <div class="xfd_relist" style="border-top: 1px solid #AAA; border-bottom: 1px solid #AAA; padding: 0px 25px;"> Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks,  Sandstein   19:32, 24 February 2021 (UTC) <div class="xfd_relist" style="border-top: 1px solid #AAA; border-bottom: 1px solid #AAA; padding: 0px 25px;"> Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion and clearer consensus.

Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, North America1000 14:02, 3 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Keep Looks to pass WP:GNG per Cunard. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 14:36, 3 March 2021 (UTC)
 * Keep - Article is currently anemic, but notable per Cunard's above elaboration of substantive secondary sources. Sauzer (talk) 18:40, 8 March 2021 (UTC)


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