Golden Cactus Brewing is the latest addition to Roanoke’s craft beer scene. It is located on the edge of downtown, near Big Lick Brewing Co.
Golden Cactus Brewing, the newest addition to the Roanoke craft beer scene, is set to open this week.
The brewery is jointly owned by Chris Brown and Zach Toth, the duo behind the Benny's pizzerias; restaurateur Roger Neel; and Evan Graham, who serves as the brewer. Graham previously brewed at Lefty’s Main Street Grille in Blacksburg and Parkway Brewing Co. in Salem.
Brown said the brewery’s name was inspired by the golden barrel cactus, which he said is shaped like a beer keg. And, of course, cacti and kegs both hold liquids.
He said Golden Cactus will have a playful, welcoming vibe, as evidenced by the colorful murals on the exterior of the building. The brewery will have a mascot of sorts — the protector of a cactus forest — and an artist will draw up scenes featuring his exploits similar to a comic book, Brown said.
Golden Cactus is at the corner of Fifth Street and Rorer Avenue Southwest, near Big Lick Brewing Co. and Tuco’s Taqueria Garaje. Brown said the owners were drawn to the neighborhood, which he described as the Brooklyn of Roanoke, given its character, interesting buildings and location on the edge of downtown.
He envisions visitors spending a whole day in the neighborhood, visiting the various breweries and restaurants it has to offer.
“We’re trying to do what we can to make Roanoke a more fun town,” Brown said.
Brewing equipment, some of which was crafted by a local coppersmith, will be visible to customers, Brown said. The owners want them to see and learn about the brewing process. The space is about 4,000 square feet and has an occupancy of about 100 people, he said. There’s also an outdoor seating area.
Golden Cactus Brewing is at 214 Fifth St. It will be open from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday.
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