Alan Reis’ new business will combine two of his passions: playing chess and brewing beer.
“King is my last name in Portuguese,” Reis, who grew up in Brazil, said in a phone interview. “The idea … is to bring very good beer to Chattanooga and a place that people can play chess.”
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The new brewery, Mean King Brewing, will open next week with six taps, although Reis said that will eventually grow to 16. Reis, who used to participate in chess tournaments when he lived in Europe, also hopes to start a chess club in the late spring or summer at the establishment, aiming for a family friendly vibe.