On Tap

Here's another first for Lake Worth: a brewery. The honors go to David Mathews, who recently opened Mathews Brewing Co., an independent craft brewery in the city's new Artisanal Industrial District.

Mathews, who ran his own engineering company for years, has incorporated lots of nice touches into his new venture: The Highway to Ale Taproom has a modern, industrial design with views of the brewery and windows that look out on the Beer Garden.

Food is available from onsite food trucks or by delivery from local restaurants. Live music and TVs for sporting events add to the fun.

Of course, the beer is the star of the show here, and nothing in that department has been overlooked. The brewery can produce 20 bbls of beer in a 10-hour shift, which is equivalent to 620 gallons of beer. Cask ale beer brewed from traditional ingredients and matured in the cask from which it is served without using nitrogen or carbon dioxide pressure will be on tap, and guests can expect fresh, unfiltered brews with unique flavors and aromas. The beer is served at 50 degrees, which brings out its delicate flavors.

Thirsty yet?

Mathews Brewing Co. is located at 130 S. H St., Lake Worth. For more information, call 561-812-3738 or visit mathewsbrewingcompany.com.