Penn Brewery files for bankruptcy in Pittsburgh

Penn Brewery in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood says it is not closing, despite filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.A statement posted on the brewery and restaurant’s Facebook page said the business has faced “real challenges in a changing economy” and described the bankruptcy filing as “a strategic tool to restructure and secure a stronger future.”This allows the brewery to protect its employees, customers and legacy, the post said.Penn Brewery says its operations will continue as normal.

PITTSBURGH —

Penn Brewery in Pittsburgh’s Troy Hill neighborhood says it is not closing, despite filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

A statement posted on the brewery and restaurant’s Facebook page said the business has faced “real challenges in a changing economy” and described the bankruptcy filing as “a strategic tool to restructure and secure a stronger future.”

This allows the brewery to protect its employees, customers and legacy, the post said.

Penn Brewery says its operations will continue as normal.