Avondale Brewing Co. History Avondale Brewing Co. was founded by brothers Coby and Hunter Lake in March 2010. Conceived as a small, craft brewery that would weave together beer and history, Avondale Brewing Co. was in part inspired by Miss Fancy, a beer-guzzling elephant who lived in the neighborhood during the Prohibition Era. Today, her legacy appropriately lives on in Avondale Brewing Co.'s beer, and patrons are even known to say "trunks up" instead of "cheers." The doors officially opened on November 4, 2011, and Avondale Brewing Co. has been celebrating the history of its neighborhood ever since. Avondale Brewing Co. Events The Avondale Brewing Co. maintains a regular rotation of concerts and other events, such as food truck rallies, Paint Nites and even dog-friendly "Paws on the Patio" gatherings to benefit local rescues. Many of their concerts and other events are structured to benefit local organizations in the community.