With its fourth anniversary coming soon, Bitter Sisters Brewing Co. has inked a long-term renewal with Kennington Cos. to keep its production facility and tasting room firmly rooted in the heart of Addison.
The craft brewery occupies 8,500 sf of warehouse space at 15103 Surveyor Blvd., of which 1,200 sf is a chic tasting room. The family-owned and operated business will mark its four-year milestone April 6.
Brian Pafford, senior vice president and managing partner of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, and Susan Singer, executive vice president, were awarded Kennington Cos.' 857,626-sf leasing assignment in the fall. The team negotiated the renewal directly with Bitter Sisters Brewing, keeping the 31,940-sf flex structure at 100% occupancy. It was one of seven recently signed leases for the 18-property flex portfolio.
"Kennington is a family business just like many of its tenants," Pafford says. "They take pride in doing what's right and can understand the needs of small businesses."
Kennington's properties attract innovative and creative small businesses because of their sizes and locations. One of the landlord's retail properties is home to Breaking Brew Meadery, the only mead tap room in North Texas.
Surveyor Road is the craft brewery's first and only location for making, selling and distributing its products. The property has direct access to Arapaho and Belt Line roads and is easily accessible to the Dallas North Tollway, Interstates 35 and 635 and TX 161.
"Bitter Sisters is doing well at this location," Pafford says. "It's easy for the public to find and offers good freeway access for distribution purposes."
Bitter Sisters Brewery is open to the public Thursdays and Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for tours and tasting. It's also available to rent for private parties and events.
Ehinger has been brewing beer more than 20 years, starting while in college and turning his avocation into a vocation after 13 years in the corporate world as an engineer. Bitter Sisters Brewing is a family affair, headed up by Ehinger and his wife, Courtney. At their side is the McHugh family, including parents, three sisters and their husbands and one brother.
Bitter Sisters Brewery's seven types of beer can be found in restaurants all across Texas from "mom and pop" spots to fine dining establishments as well as specialty locations like major hotels, Whole Foods, Central Market, Total Wine and Spec's. Brewmaster Matt Ehinger plans to release a new seasonal beer in the coming weeks at select locations to mark the brewery's four-year anniversary.
NORTH TEXAS LEASES
Bitter Sisters Brewing Co. has renewed 8,500 sf of warehouse space at 15103 Surveyor Blvd., Addison. Brian Pafford, senior vice president and managing partner of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, and Susan Singer, executive vice president, represented the landlord, Kennington Cos., in the direct deal.
Yahweh Auto Sales has leased 7,512 sf of flex space in Shady Trail Business Center, 11048 Shady Trail, Dallas, from WC Shady Trail Business Center. Paul Richter, vice president of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, represented the landlord. Josh Meraz, broker associate of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, represented the tenant.
Prosperity Energy Corp. and Tech One Trading Inc. have renewed 3,252 sf and 2,113 sf of warehouse space, respectively, in Parkway Business Center, 4951 Airport Parkway, Addison. Brian Pafford, senior vice president and managing partner of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, and Susan Singer, executive vice president, represented the landlord, Kennington Cos., in the direct deal.
Marcon Construction Inc. has leased 1,816 sf of warehouse space at 4304 Sunbelt Dr., Addison, from Kennington Cos. Brian Pafford, senior vice president and managing partner of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, and Susan Singer, executive vice president, represented the landlord. Connor Chauncy of Morrow Hill represented the tenant.
Certapro Painters of Lewisville-Flower Mound has leased 1,500 sf of flex space at 1911 Old Denton Rd., Carrollton, from Kennington Cos. Brian Pafford, senior vice president and managing partner of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, and Susan Singer, executive vice president, represented the landlord. Linda Larson-Porter of Castle Hills Real Estate represented the tenant.
Christian Bros. Roofing LLC has leased 1,500 sf of flex space in Kellway Business Center, 4282 Kellway Circle, Addison, from Kennington Cos. Brian Pafford, senior vice president and managing partner of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, and Susan Singer, executive vice president, represented the landlord. Greyson Johns of Rogers Healy & Associates represented the tenant.
Greer & Kirby Co. Inc. has renewed 1,434 sf of flex space in Whitlock Business Center, 1325 Whitlock Lane, Carrollton. Brian Pafford, senior vice president and managing partner of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, and Susan Singer, executive vice president, represented the landlord, Kennington Cos., in the direct deal.
Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services/CORFAC International is a full-service real estate company based in Dallas with an annual transactions volume exceeding five million square feet. The company manages and leases more than 20 million square feet, valued at $300 million, in North Texas for its strategic partners.
