(Fort Worth, TX) —  A Fort Worth brewery that can’t officially open during the partial government shutdown plans to give away free beer.

Deep Ellum Brewing Company’s Funkytown Fermatorium was still awaiting official approval from the appropriate federal authorities when the shutdown began.  Rather than put things off or sell beer illegally, they’ll be giving it away instead.  Starting on March 1st, the location will give away free beer until the shutdown ends.

The new brewery located at 611 University Dr in Fort Worth is set to open March 1st.  St. Patrick’s Day may have just gotten a bit tipsier.