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Best Microbrew Selection and Best Bar: Lengthwise Brewing Co.
From left: Jeff Williams, Tim Douhan, Darin Schwicker, Jenny WentworthSanchez, and Eric Littlejohn of Lengthwise Brewing Co. 66
Bakersfield Life
May 2012
Photo by Mark Nessia
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ot only does Lengthwise Brewing Co. make its own beer, co-owner Jeff Williams said he and partner Darin Schwicker also roast their own coffee, make homemade beer bread and brew a fresh root beer. “We create a restaurant/brewery atmosphere for the whole family,” said Williams of his business that not only garnered best microbrew selection in this year’s Best Of, but also was named best bar. So why was Lengthwise selected? Simple: “We are a local company brewing Bakersfield’s favorite beers since 1998,” Williams said. Their most popular brew is Centennial Ale, while other favorites include Triple Hop Red and Lengthwiser Golden Ale. “Our entire staff at both of our locations are excited and satisfied that Bakersfield recognizes all our hard work.” Williams said of their win. “We know our customers are the individuals that nominated and
voted for us,” he said. “We are a good match. Bakersfield loves Lengthwise, and Lengthwise loves Bakersfield.” Because of the popularity of their original brewery location, the duo opened a pub restaurant last July, which offers the same menu, along with 18 additional beers. However, food still reigns supreme, with 65 percent of sales at both locations. In September, Lengthwise remodeled the back patio at the brewery into a large outdoor beer garden, complete with pool tables, foosball and dart boards, he said. What’s next for pals Williams and Schwicker? Well, Williams said news will be released in about a month or so. But here’s a hint … “Lengthwise is working on a third location near Cal State Bakersfield,” he said. • Brewery, 6720 Schirra Court; 836-ALES (2537) • Pub, 2900 Calloway Drive; 589-7394 lengthwise.com