It’s not an easy time for the beer business these days.
Breweries are having a difficult time due to stiff competition, higher labor and product costs, not to mention consumers’ changing attitudes toward drinking.
Over 250 breweries in the U.S. shuttered in the first six months of 2025, with more closings following in the second half of the year.
One example of a brewery having such problems is the struggling craft brewery and beer brand 21 Locks Brewing Company, which shut down its taproom, restaurant, and facilities in early January, due to financial difficulties the company couldn’t overcome.
The Morrisville-based brewery, which boasted a taproom, coffee shop and restaurant, turned to social media and its website to break some bad news to the public in a posted message on Dec. 31.
“Closed Indefinitely,” the brewery’s message to its customers stated. “This is not the message we thought we’d be sending. After much thought, we’re sharing that 21 Locks Brewing Company will be closing its doors.”
“In the end, there were challenges we couldn’t overcome, despite meeting them with energy and intent.
“That said, in the short time we had, this place became something very meaningful to us. Built around a simple idea of coffee, pizza, beer, 21 Locks was created to be a welcoming space for our community to gather, connect, and celebrate,” the message continued.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported us this year: our guests, regulars, staff, musicians, vendors, neighbors, and friends. Your encouragement, conversations, and presence made every long day worth it.
“Though our time was brief, the memories and relationships will stay with us always. Thank you for being a part of our story,” the post concluded.
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