Chef Josh Harmon of Dallas, Texas is an Eater Chef of the Year winner and Tastemaker Rising Star. He was named as one of 17 chefs to look for in the US by Zagat and was listed on the James Beard ballot for Best Chef Southwest.
In 2019, Chef Harmon was asked to compete on Food Network’s “Restaurant Rivals” where he won the coveted title. After transforming a pop-up kitchen into Junction Craft Kitchen, one of Dallas’ most exciting dining destinations – he was nominated for Eater Restaurant Comeback of the Year and won Chef of the Year.
Chef Harmon is the owner of Birdie Bop, a southern fried chicken restaurant with a Korean influence. He has also taken over the legendary Belmont Hotel’s restaurant program as Food and Beverage Director.
This is a pop-up you do not want to miss! Stay tuned for the menu!
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of the month for a fun run at Great Raft Brewing. Run will be approximately 3 miles through the historic Highland neighborhood. Runners please arrive early so we can start the run by 6.
A portion of the sales from 6-9 will go to St. Jude Research Hospital.
Join The 2nd Tap and Great Raft as we jump into Crawfish Season!
We’ll be featuring several of Great Raft’s beers and the first place with their new Lime Gose “Life Itself” so come enjoy some crawfish and some great beer!
$30+tax all you can eat till it’s gone!
Price goes up Thursday the 20th.
A very limited amount of tickets may be available the day of.
Purchase tickets online at http://the2ndtap.com/crawfish
We offer guided public tours every Saturday at 1, 2 and 3 PM. You’ll get a brief history of our company and a walk through the production area of the brewery.
Tours are free and last approximately 20-30 minutes. Each tour can accommodate 25 guests.
How Do I Sign Up for a Tour? No sign up is required. Just let a staff member know you are here for a tour upon arrival. Announcements for tours are made just before the hour.
Can You Accommodate Tours for Groups Larger than 25 Guests? We are able to book a limited number of private tours for larger groups. Please contact Joel Wade with any inquiries.
Can I Bring My Child on a Brewery Tour? Yes, our tours and tasting room are open to all ages. We just ask that children are well supervised at all times.
How Much Do Great Raft Brewing Tours Cost? Tours are free.
Come out and meet our Arkansas brand rep and sample the following Great Raft beers:
Southern Drawl pilsner
Commotion APA
Reasonably Corrupt black lager
Creature of Habit Coffee Brown ale
Pitter patter let’s get at ‘er!
It’s pertnear time to finally have a Letterkenny trivia at Great Raft!
You’d best be preparin’ for a Donny Brook if you think you’re the ultimate Letterkenny fan.
Join us on February 26th at 7pm with our friends from Know-It-All Trivia
Here’s what you need:
Step 1: Grab Your Crew (2-8 people)
Step 2: Get to Great Raft early to snag a table and sign up.
Step 3: Warm up those ears for listening.
Step 3: Drink While You Think!
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Rodrigo Mondragon will also be setting up with some more of his famous ramen. First batch will be ready at 5:30pm.
Come out and enjoy all you can eat pizza for only $15 per person. There will be several Great Raft beers available at the bar.
And to celebrate all things Louisiana – they will have a special Cajun Shrimp Pizza on the buffet that night!
Join us Saturday, February 29th, for a *VERY SPECIAL, VERY LIMITED* release of Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Mad Joy.
Stay tuned for more details about this particular batch.
Available on draft and in bottles. $15/bottle. Limit 4 pp.
Now that these bourbon barrels are done making delicious beer, we are selling a few from our cellar. 12 bourbon barrels will be available on Saturday – first come, first-served. $100 each. Barrels and bottles available beginning at 12pm.
We offer guided public tours every Saturday at 1, 2 and 3 PM. You’ll get a brief history of our company and a walk through the production area of the brewery.
Tours are free and last approximately 20-30 minutes. Each tour can accommodate 25 guests.
How Do I Sign Up for a Tour? No sign up is required. Just let a staff member know you are here for a tour upon arrival. Announcements for tours are made just before the hour.
Can You Accommodate Tours for Groups Larger than 25 Guests? We are able to book a limited number of private tours for larger groups. Please contact Joel Wade with any inquiries.
Can I Bring My Child on a Brewery Tour? Yes, our tours and tasting room are open to all ages. We just ask that children are well supervised at all times.
How Much Do Great Raft Brewing Tours Cost? Tours are free.
The First Annual Delta Allen Craft Beer & Spirits Festival will showcase regional craft beer and spirits allowing you to experience a variety of tastes in a fun, festive environment. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star – Greater Dallas.
Executive Chef Bryan Patton will provide specialty food stations throughout the event, including BBQ Brisket Sliders, Whipped Potatoes, Fried Cheese Curds and Pickle Fried Chicken.
Allen Mayor Stephen Terrell will be present to emcee the beginning of the festival with a ceremony featuring Nine Band Brewing Company. Delta Craft Beer & Spirits Festival will also be welcoming emcee Jeff “Skin” Wade, radio host of The Ben and Skin Show, podcast host of The Non Compete, and two-time Lone Star Emmy winner for his work on FOX Sports.
Participating vendors include:
- Tupps Brewery
- Playa Real Tequila
- Nine Band Brewing
- Austin Cocktails
- Roxor
- Tillamore
- Waterloo
- Southwest Spirits
- The Long Drink Co.
- Bayou Rum
- Oak and Eden
- Rebecca Creek
- Devils River
- Community Brewing
- Sagamore Whiskey
- Bishop Cider Co.
- Westlake Brewery
- Ghost Tequila
- Edgeryton
- Lakeview Brewing Company
- Great Raft Brewing
- Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- Breaking Brew Meadery
- … And more to come!
