Druid City Brewing Co. Auctioning Off Piece Of History For Good Cause

TUSCALOOSA, AL — A true piece of Tuscaloosa history is hitting the auction block.

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Druid City Brewing Co. is partnering with Schoolyard Roots — the nonprofit learning garden that operates at all city elementary schools — to auction off the brewery's old bar.

"We had plans to reuse the bar in our new facility but we couldn't make it work," Druid City Brewing Co. owner Bo Hicks told Patch. "That bar was handmade and the first for a production brewery in Tuscaloosa and it just broke my heart to just have it sit. I decided why not do some good helping a great organization that was amazing for my daughter during her time in elementary school and find it a loving home. That bar has stories of joy, sadness, famous musicians, excitement and friendships born."

The bar was made by guitarist, singer and Dexateens founder Elliott McPherson of Chapel Cabinetry in 2011 to compliment the first production brewery to open in Tuscaloosa.

The winning bidder will receive the bar top and CNC-ed panels with the Moon Winx Hotel-inspired logo of the Tuscaloosa brewery.

Hicks says the bar consists of five panels, four of which are carved out, while two feature the iconic Moon Winx sign. There is also a large middle panel featuring "Druid City Brewing," one end cap with "DCBC," and one plain panel. The cherry bar top is also included.

"The bar shows all 12 years of its life and has general wear and tear," the brewery said in its announcement. "All kinds have sat at this bar. From poets to farmers — from famous musicians to working stiffs. If the bar could talk it would probably make you laugh and tear up. It is not sold as pristine, but as it was when the last beer was poured and the last story was told."

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