Birmingham, Lakeview, Alabama, Photo via Brät Brot’s reopening — Brät Brot’s reopening? Let us stand and raise our glasses. Photo via Brät Brot’s Facebook page

You heard it here, folks. Birmingham’s favorite (and only) authentic biergarten, Brät Brot, will reopen its doors in Lakeview this spring, following its unexpected closure in December.

Owner David Carrigan announced the news in an email sent exclusively to some 1,800 patrons who filled out a feedback form posted on Brät Brot’s website, which Bham Now shared earlier with our readers. Here’s an excerpt from the email:

“Firstly, let me say thank you to everyone that took the time to fill out a feedback form in response to my last letter. We were overwhelmed by the sheer volume (almost 1,800 responses!), thoughtfulness, and positivity of responses. We have read every single one and taken everyone’s suggestions and comments to heart. This has given us the guidance to begin making some key decisions, the most important of which is that …
“Brät Brot WILL BE REOPENING this spring!”
Carrigan

So when Brät Brot reopens, how will it change? That remains to be seen. What we do know from Carrigan’s email is that the core concept behind Brät Brot—that is, what we love so much about it—will stay. However, there will be some changes that “result in a different, but more cohesive and enjoyable experience,” according to the email.

“We hope you are as excited as we are and look forward to seeing every one of you in the spring.”
Carrigan

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