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Grand Rapids-Based Founders Plans To Open Detroit Taproom

DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - A brewer that's based in western Michigan is planning to open a second taproom on the other side of the state.

Founders Brewing Co. —  the 14th largest brewing company in the U.S.  — announced Tuesday that it plans to open a fully-operational brewery and retail taproom in the lower Cass Corridor in Detroit's Midtown, about half a mile from the new Little Ceasers Arena.

Plans call for construction starting this summer on the 14,000-square-foot building, with a grand opening targeted for this winter. Grand Rapids-based Founders has partnered with Midtown Detroit Inc. and Invest Detroit on the development project.

Sue Mosey with Midtown Detroit says the brewery will bring hundreds of jobs to the area.

"We've seen what they've been able to do in Grand Rapids," she told WWJ's Zahra Huber and other reporters. "And we know that they can have a very catalytic effect in our area as well; that's why we're so thrilled to have them here in Detroit."

Founders' owners say they plan on brewing beers that are exclusive to this area.

© Copyright 2017 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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