Following a five-year municipal review process across town regulatory bodies, Springs Brewery has received unanimous final approval from the East Hampton Town Architectural Review Board. Led by founders Lindsay Reichart and architect Gunnar Burke, the approval paves the way for a building permit to convert a 2,717-square-foot former auto body shop at 847 Springs-Fireplace Road into a localized craft brewery, retail shop, and tasting venue.
The property, previously home to Hampton Auto Collision for 35 years, will retain its original building footprint while undergoing selective architectural updates. External modifications include painting the exterior metal siding a light gray with dark green trim on doors and windows, installing a round indigo-blue facade sign, and adding expansive front windows for natural illumination. The original garage bay doors will be preserved, with one converted into a full-height glass window and door to light the brewing facility.
Designed for low-impact site usage, the microbrewery will feature a modest retail and tasting layout with 12 cafe-style seats intended for product sampling and carry-out sales. With current production outsourced to Riverhead, securing municipal site clearance allows the local operation to transition brewing activities directly to Springs. Final sign-off from the Suffolk County Department of Health Services is expected shortly as site preparations move toward construction.
The East Hampton Star:
https://www.easthamptonstar.com/government/2026820/final-okay-springs-brewery
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