Visitors to Tupps Brewery can now shop from six small businesses located at the East McKinney property.
The Silos at Tupps Brewery debuted during a March 7 grand opening event. The shops, which are housed in converted grain bins, are all small businesses that are part of the brewery’s Build-Your-Own-Business program.
Diving in deeper
The program began from an idea Tupps Brewery founder Keith Lewis had to support small businesses amid rising costs for establishing a brick-and-mortar location, said Katie Baker, who manages marketing and events for the brewery. The former grain silos were shipped to the McKinney brewery and installed to serve as storefront spaces for small businesses, she said.
Business hours vary for the shops located in The Silos at Tupps Brewery, which includes:
- Rolling Cigars: The shop offers premium cigars and educational experiences for both beginners and cigar enthusiasts.
- Toasted Simple: The company produces small-batch, food-infused cocktail and mocktail syrups such as their signature Old-Fashioned Elixir. The shop offers a build-your-own old-fashioned experience at the brewery.
- Fields of Fidelis: The veteran-owned lavender boutique and farm store offers locally grown lavender products.
- Peridot Plant Co.: The shop offers botanical gifts, and guests can create their own terrariums at the potting bench. The business also offers workshops and events.
- Hotel Ugly Metal Jewelry: The business offers handmade, one-of-a-kind sterling silver and American turquoise jewelry.
- Stockyard Pantry: The shop offers chef-crafted goods, including cookies, dog treats, infused oils, body care products and more featuring beef tallow.
Lelo’s Coffee Co., another business in the BYOB program, will be located on the north end of the Tupps Brewery property and offer traditional espresso drinks. It is expected to open in mid-March, co-owner Derek Davis said.
What they’re saying
McKinney City Council member Patrick Cloutier described The Silos as “truly amazing” and said they will contribute to continued growth and activation east of SH 5.
“I really don't know of a better gathering place in the metroplex than this one right here,” he said at the ribbon-cutting event.
Lewis said the initiative to support small businesses at Tupps Brewery stemmed from his experience starting the brewery in his garage.
“I'm really proud of all the tenants we have and ... the cool vibe out here,” Lewis said. “I just wish we had 30 more [silos] out here now, so hopefully that'll happen someday.”
