After working as a builder and auto mechanic, Todd Branstner found a love for retail about a decade ago. When the closing of Webberville’s Michigan Brewing Company left a void in the local market in one of his other areas of interest – home brewing supplies – he decided it was time to go out on his own as a retailer.
“The world of beer is huge,” Branstner says. “You can find pretty much anything on the market these days. Anything you want to do with beer, you can do. It’s a very exciting hobby to have.”
Capital City Homebrew Supply opened on Michigan Avenue in mid-September. Branster and one employee operate the 650 square foot business that is conveniently located right in Branster’s neighborhood.
“I’ve been on the
Eastside for at least 20 years now,” he says. “I think the neighborhood has a lot of entrepreneurial spirit.”
As Capital City Homebrew Supply continues to grow, Branster hopes to expand the business into additional locations.
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