Openings & Closings

Ace Cider Founder Outbid in Attempt to Reclaim Brand

Ace Cider Founder Outbid in Attempt to Reclaim Brand

Ace Cider founder Jeffrey House has been outbid in his attempt to reclaim the brand after its parent company Vintage Wine Estates (VWE) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, according to North Bay Business Journal.

Brewbound Podcast: A Beloved Brewpub Says Farewell

Brewbound Podcast: A Beloved Brewpub Says Farewell

Cambridge Brewing Company (CBC) founder Phil Bannatyne joins the Brewbound Podcast to discuss the recent announcement that the Massachusetts brewpub will shut its doors in December after 35 years in business.

Foxtrot Prepares For Its Second Act

Foxtrot Prepares For Its Second Act

Five months removed from its abrupt closure, next-gen convenience chain Foxtrot Market is preparing to reopen its doors tomorrow.

Cascade Brewing Shutters Following Death of Founder and Oregon Beer Godfather Art Larrance

Cascade Brewing Shutters Following Death of Founder and Oregon Beer Godfather Art Larrance

Weeks after the death of founder Art Larrance, Portland, Oregon-based Cascade Brewing ceased operations on Monday, the Oregonian reported. Alissa Larrance, Art’s daughter, told the Oregonian that she delivered final paychecks to brewery staff Tuesday, though the brewery’s website says it is “temporarily closed.”

Lagunitas Moving Chicago Brewing Operations to California

Lagunitas Moving Chicago Brewing Operations to California

Lagunitas will cease operations in Chicago in early August and move all production to the craft brewery’s original brewhouse in Petaluma, California. The Heineken-owned brewery’s Chicago taproom, located within the brewery, will close permanently, effective today. The adjacent warehouse will remain in operation.

Vermont’s Hermit Thrush Brewery to Close

Vermont’s Hermit Thrush Brewery to Close

Brattleboro, Vermont-based Hermit Thrush Brewery will close next month after nearly a decade. The sour-centric craft brewery announced the news of its impending closure on social media yesterday.