- February 12, 2025
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Cory Anderson, Nathan Elliott and his wife Rena Elliot, a 99 Bottles employee, enjoy socializing.
Photo by Ian SwabyDaniel Boileau and Matthew and Meagen Lagarce
Photo by Ian SwabyJess Johnson, her boyfriend Sawyer Dixon and his brother Cody Dixon
Photo by Ian SwabyChristopher Prendergast purchases a drink from Megan Murphy
Photo by Ian Swaby99 Bottles released two new beers at the event: a Hazy IPA brewed with 3 Sons Brewing and an Imperial Stout brewed with Magnanimous Brewing
Photo by Ian SwabyDonny LaPonte offers a performance.
Photo by Ian SwabyAnthony Riker and his girlfriend Alexis Yard take a look at the happenings at 99 Bottles.
Photo by Ian SwabyJoanne and Jim Lally
Photo by Ian SwabyJarek Dymek of Clean Plate Club SRQ holds out a meal for a guest.
Photo by Ian SwabyLindsay Krause, Marc Chartier, Danille Cotting, Melissa Ehrmann and her husband James Ehrmann
Photo by Ian SwabyJohn Medico, Alberto Donadi and Jack Berry perform with Donadi's group.
Photo by Ian SwabyRafael Ruffus plays keyboard with Albert Donadi.
Photo by Ian SwabyWhen Rena Elliott, a customer of 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop, was asked by its owner Mark Tuchman if she would like to help out with the business, she was eager to climb on board two years ago in an administrative role.
"Everybody that comes here knows it's like a 'Cheers' bar," Elliott said as the taproom celebrated its fifth anniversary on April 13. "Everybody knows everybody's name, and it's a fun place to be."
Hosted outside the bar on 2nd Street, the 5th Anniversary Block Party featured drinks, live music and food trucks, as well as the release of two new beers, a Hazy IPA brewed with 3 Sons Brewing and an Imperial Stout brewed with Magnanimous Brewing.
The turnout was substantial and many attendees were already familiar with the establishment.
"We've been coming here since day one," said Jim Lally, noting he and his wife Joanne Lally were drawn there by the selection of beers and by the personalities of Tuchman and the staff. "It's just a family-friendly neighborhood atmosphere."
Attendee Alle Swor was excited to visit the location again, after attending the Cinco De Mayo celebrations at Circo last year.
"As soon as I heard about it I was very excited," she said. "This is the perfect little block to hold it on."