The Cavendish
Historical Society continues its Young Women Entrepreneurs series, as part of Women’s
History Month. Last week’s post was about the artists Lily Calabrese and Miranda McNamara.
Taylor Tice
of Outer Limits Brewery: A girl and her brewery!
Taylor is from
Westport, CT but came to know Cavendish because her father bought a second home
here, as well as attending Okemo Mountain School (OMS) as a freestyle skier while a junior in high school.
Checking out
her options, Taylor went to Montana State, and two years at Johnson and Wales in
culinary arts, before graduating from Ithaca College in public and community
health, with an emphasis on sustainable foods.
Having met her
husband in Ithaca, they were living in Maine, where Wesley had turned from
organic farming to brewing, when her Dad told them about the building adjacent
to Svec Park (formerly the Proctorsville Green). One look and they knew this
was the building for them.
It wasn’t an
easy process getting the brewery up and running-opening weekend was July 4th.
Taylor’s initial focus has been the food. While she is clear that they are
brewery that offers food, not a restaurant, her interest in sustainability can
be seen in what they serve.
The spent grain
from the brewing process is turned into sourdough pretzels and country-style
baguettes thanks to Sweet Surrender bakery. SpringMore Farm in Baltimore,
VT, who uses the brewery’s spent grain for their pigs, is talking about a
bratwurst for the menu. Outer Limits uses local ingredients
whenever possible.
With excellent kitchen
staff , Taylor is turning her focus on managing the Tap Room, as well as caring
for their daughter Isabella, who just turned 3, and preparing for a new baby
boy due May 11. As if that weren’t enough, she’s exploring possible programs
and events for Svec Park come summer. One idea is a once-a-month “art in the
park.”.
There isn’t a
lot of time, but when possible, Taylor loves to go to music concerts, and if
she’s not pregnant, hitting the slopes for skiing.
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