FEI Fort Worth Plant Tour
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 | 4:30-7:00 PM Acre Distilling
Tour will be in groups and last 15 minutes.
Drinks and appetizers will be included.
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Acre Distilling Tour
1309 Calhoun Street | Fort Worth, TX 76102
Registration deadline — NOON Monday, March 8, 2017
4:30 PM Arrival—you will be placed in groups of 15 and go on a tour of the distillery. Samples of products made on site will be available and appetizers will be served.
· Attendees limited so please reserve early
· Cancellations— Contact
[email protected] or Mechelle Bates at
[email protected] you need to cancel so that waitlisted members may join the plant tour.
· Parking will be available behind the distillery
Overview:
Located at 12th and Calhoun Street in downtown Fort Worth, the Acre Distillery & Coffee House is planted firmly in what was once Fort Worth’s legendary Hell’s Half Acre, an area known for its gambling, alcohol and outlaws. The Acre offers a unique atmosphere that mixes Fort Worth history with a high-end ambiance, featuring a large bar, tasting area and seating with wide views of distillery operations.
You will be able to experience the distilling process first-hand and also learn the colorful history of Hell’s Half Acre
“Lord make us good, but not right now,” said Jim Courtright, Fort Worth’s bad-tempered ex-marshal and gambler who walked both sides of the law. His sentiments summed up the ongoing battle for the soul of Hell’s Half Acre. Gamblers, outlaw gangs and thrill seekers sought pleasure and excitement — until things got out of hand. Reformers, progressives and righteous folks fought to turn Hell’s Half Acre from its evil ways – until of course, it affected the town’s bottom line.
This “sinners & saints” scenario battles it out in the design and mood of the Acre Distillery. Coffee drinkers in the light of day can reflect on the design of a more virtuous Hell’s Half Acre. As day gives way to night, the darker components of the distillery play out in lighting, mood and the overall design of the bar and tasting area.