Second time's a charm for this Charlotte-area brewer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Alston Richardson pivoted when his initial plans to launch a brewery fell through earlier this year.

His efforts paid off.

Richardson snagged a 1,800-square-foot space in Harrisburg for what will be known as Pharr Mill Brewing Co. — tied to the town’s historic grain mill.

He has teamed up with Kevin Bitner on that venture. Richardson estimates they’ll invest roughly $300,000 into the brewery at 105 Oakley Drive.