BUSINESS FEATURE DECABeer Co.
BY WESLEY GARDNER
Porter brewery boasts wide selection of local brews, family-friendly taproom W hen Cody Evans opened DECA Beer Co. in Porter with his three business
“We all have our expertise,” Evans said, noting his time spent at Coca-Cola helped him ease into his position as chief operating ocer. According to Evans, all four of the owners also have their own taste when it comes to beer, which helped the brewery establish a wide variety of options for patrons. DECA features 18 dierent brews— including 12 that are always kept on tap—ranging from ales, porters, lagers and bitters to stouts, Pilsners and IPAs. Additionally, the brewery oers wine as well as seasonal selections, such as the chocolate milk stout or the Mexican lager. Evans noted his next venture will be expanding the brewery’s distribu- tion operations. DECA currently only sells kegs to restaurants and bars, but Evans said the business could potentially package and sell bottles and cans in the future. For now, Evans said he is focusing on providing a great atmosphere for patrons visiting the taproom, which features indoor and outdoor seating and an array of big-screen televi- sions. Evans also noted the brewery typically has an on-site food truck available for customers looking to dine in between beers. “The music’s not blaring. It’s family friendly,” Evans said, noting children and pets are welcome at the brewery. “We want people to come in and have a good time—be relaxed, have a conversation with someone, meet new friends.”
partners in February 2021, he thought he would be able to keep his full-time job with Coca-Cola. Evans—who started the business with co-owners Je Angell, Heath Cleaver and Jason Doornik—had dreamed of opening the brewery for years after dabbling in homebrewing for nearly a decade. “When you make enough homebrew beer and it turns out pretty good, people start saying, ‘You need to sell it,’” Evans said. “Everybody dreams of opening their own brewery.” Once that dream became a reality, however, Evans quickly realized how much goes into starting a business. “It’s all encompassing,” Evans said. “It’s every day of the week, whether it’s six in the morning or midnight. … You can’t do this by yourself, espe- cially with a new small business.” Although Evans was able to retire from Coca-Cola after 28 years to focus solely on the brewery, Angell, Cleaver and Doornik still have full- time jobs. Despite only working part time, Evans said his partners’ contributions are invaluable. Doornik and Heath are both licensed accountants, which Evans said makes them well suited to handle the business’s nances, including taxes and permitting. Angell, a medical professional and former ocer in the U.S. Army, is in charge of marketing.
Co-owner Cody Evans pours a glass of Lite Brite, one of the 18 beers brewed and sold at DECA Beer Co. in Porter. (Photos byWesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
BROWSING FOR BREWS DECA Beer Co. in Porter currently oers 18 dierent brews with a variety of options to help patrons quench their thirst. From light ales to dark stouts, the brewery has something for everyone. PLUMP ZEUS STOUT • ABV 6.7% • Dark roasty stout with hints of coee LITE BRITE • AVB 4.2% • Very light ale • Bright crisp taste EXTRA SPECIAL ESB • ABV 5.4% • Classic English style ESB • Malt forward with a touch of hop bitterness
DECABeer Co. features a variety of beer brewed in-house at the facility.
DAZY HAZY • ABV 6.8% • New England style IPA • Soft citrus forward juicy IPA
The business also sellsmerchandise, including shirts, mugs and bags.
DECABeer Co. 25428 Loop 494, Ste. G, Porter 281-747-7746 www.decabeer.com Hours: Thu.-Fri. 4-9 p.m., Sat. noon-9 p.m., Sun. noon-8 p.m., closed Mon.-Wed.
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