Est. 2025  ·  Lowell, Arkansas 479-877-5875 Happy hour: Tue – Fri, 4 – 6 PM Open Tue – Sun · from 11 AM
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Built for connection. (And great drinks.)

A true pub is more than food and drink. It's a place to gather, to linger, and to feel at home.

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The Fermentary Public House at dusk, the illuminated fermenter sign on the corner of the building.
1000 W Monroe Ave, Lowell

Our story

A neighborhood public house

IThe house

We created The Fermentary to be a comfortable neighborhood space where thoughtful drinks, elevated pub fare and genuine hospitality come together effortlessly.

From our scratch-made dishes to our carefully crafted beer and cider, everything we serve is created with purpose. We focus on quality ingredients, balanced flavors, and classics done right, with just enough twist to make them memorable.

Whether you're stopping in for a quick bite or settling in for the evening, our goal is simple. We want you to leave feeling well fed, well poured, and well taken care of.

Great food and drinks matter. So does the atmosphere. So does the service. So does the feeling you get when you walk through the door. We're here to create that experience: a place where you can relax, connect, and come back again.

The brewery interior: a wooden bar carrying the Fermentary name, a tap tower, glassware and stools.
The brewery, Suite E
An amber house ale on a Fermentary cork coaster.

The brewery

Rooted in fermentation

Our beer and cider program reflects our passion for fermentation and flavor. Each batch is brewed with care, and our offerings continue to evolve as we refine and expand our craft.

As we look ahead, our brewing ambitions remain an important part of our story. The Fermentary continues to grow with intention, always rooted in quality and authenticity.

What's on tap

The people

Meet the team

IICo-owners

Co-owners Larry and Becky McCallister smiling together in a festival beer hall.

Co-owners

Larry & Becky McCallister brewing, leadership, community

Larry and Becky 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 more than 150 associates in his career. Becky holds a Sociology degree and a Master's in Human Resources.

Together they've grown a shared love of craft brewing into a mission of creating spaces where people connect, learn and celebrate. As they put it, the dream of opening The Fermentary wouldn't have been possible without the help and dedication of Jennifer.

  • Larry: Arkansas State Fair Best of Show, and Gold at the Bluebonnet Brew Off
  • Larry: past president of the Ozark Zymurgists
  • Larry: top fermentation creator on TikTok, with more than 150k followers
  • Becky: five People's Choice awards for her butterbeer cider
Co-owner Jennifer Muckerman in a Craft Brewer cap, smiling and holding an armful of puppies.

Co-owner

Jennifer Muckerman hard work, adventure, community

Jennifer has a passion for hard work, adventure, and building community. Her journey in the craft beer industry has included helping open two breweries and working at two others, giving her a wealth of hands-on experience and a deep appreciation for the craft.

With a Master Brewer degree from the Siebel Institute in Chicago and a dream of opening a brewery and restaurant of her own, Jennifer found the right partners in Larry and Becky. Together, they've brought that vision to life, creating a place where craft beer, hospitality, and community come together.

  • Jennifer: helped open two breweries and worked at two more
  • Jennifer: Master Brewer degree, Siebel Institute, Chicago

A public house with more to pour

What we hold to

IIIStandards

i.Brewed here

In-house brewed beer and rotating taps that give you a reason to come back often.

ii.Food worth ordering

Elevated pub fare made to pair with a pint, a cocktail, or a long conversation.

iii.A place to linger

Warm atmosphere, good company, and a space made for casual dinners, drinks and staying awhile.

In the neighborhood

Lowell, Arkansas

We're on West Monroe Avenue, between Harps and Atwoods, near the Razorback Greenway. That puts us between Rogers and Springdale, and an easy drive from Bentonville, Fayetteville and the rest of Northwest Arkansas.

Recommended by Restaurant Guru in 2025.

Hours & directions Private hire
The Fermentary Public House lettering and the blue fermenter sign on the corrugated building.
Look for the fermenter on the corner