Who We Are
At The Fermentary Public House, we believe a true pub is more than food and drink, it’s a place where people connect, share stories, and feel at home. Our goal is to create a warm, welcoming space where neighbors, friends, and travelers can gather over elevated pub fare and craft drinks
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While we’ve built our menu with trusted partners, our belief is "quality is better closer to the source" which means we are working on building relationships with local farmers to provide as many ingredients as possible from our community. This will also extend to our next phase with the Public House, the brewery itself! Soon, you’ll be able to enjoy beer brewed in-house, crafted to reflect the character and creativity of Northwest Arkansas.
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Whether you’re joining us for a casual drink, a lively evening with friends, or a special celebration, The Fermentary Public House is where community comes together and we're excited to welcome you in.
Meet the Team
Larry & Becky McCallister | Co-Owners
Larry and Becky McCallister share a passion for brewing, leadership, and building community. Larry, a first-generation graduate with degrees in Finance, Information Systems, and Education, has led and developed over 150 associates in his career while earning multiple homebrewing awards, including Arkansas State Fair Best of Show and Gold at the Bluebonnet Brew Off. He also served as president of the Ozark Zymurgists and is the top fermentation content creator on TikTok with over 150k followers. Becky, with a Sociology degree and a Master’s in Human Resources, has earned numerous homebrew accolades, including five People’s Choice awards for her butterbeer cider. Together, they’ve grown a shared love of craft brewing into a mission of creating spaces where people connect, learn, and celebrate. However, this dream of opening The Fermentary Public House would not be possible without the help and dedication of Nicole and Jennifer.
Jennifer Muckerman & Nicole Posimo | Co-Owners
Jennifer and Nicole share a love of hard work, adventure, and building community. For the past 16 years, they’ve tackled new opportunities together across four states. Jennifer has helped open two breweries, worked at two more, and earned her Master Brewer Degree from the Siebel Institute in Chicago. Nicole has spent 26 years as a traveling nanny and teacher, dedicated to serving families and creating meaningful connections wherever she goes. When Jennifer began dreaming of opening a restaurant and brewery, she and Nicole knew they wanted partners who shared their passion and drive. Meeting Larry and Becky made that vision a reality and together, they’ve created a space where hospitality, craft, and community come first.
