The craft beer trade has suffered a devastating yr in 2025, as over 250 breweries within the U.S. closed down completely within the first six months of the yr.
Most craft breweries blamed rising prices, slowing taproom visitors, and fierce retail competitors as the explanations for his or her demise, American Craft Beer reported.
The variety of craft breweries working within the U.S. declined from 9,747 in 2023 to 9,269 in June 2025, the Brewers Affiliation reported, and the quantity continues to say no.
Craft breweries file for chapter and liquidate
A number of craft brewers have liquidated and closed in Chapter 7 this yr, together with St. Petersburg, Fla.-based brewery Dissent Craft Brewing, which filed for liquidation in August; Exton, Pa.-based Iron Hill Brewery LLC and San Jose, Calif.-based Strike Brewing Firm, which each filed petitions in October; and Oregon-based Rogue Ales & Spirits, which filed Chapter 7 in November.
One of the vital distinguished craft brewery closings was Albuquerque, N.M.-based Bosque Brewing Firm, which filed for Chapter 11 safety in October 2025 and closed two of its 11 New Mexico institutions in December.
Entropy Brewing Co. closes down its enterprise after nearly a yr and a half of working.
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Entropy Brewing Firm closes completely
And now, widespread Ohio beer model and brewery Entropy Brewing Firm posted on social media that it’s going to not make it to New Yr’s Eve because it closes down its enterprise completely on Dec. 27, 2025.
The Miamisburg, Ohio, craft brewery, restaurant, and bar revealed in a Dec. 12 Fb publish that it’s going to shut down operations on Dec. 27 however didn’t state a motive for closing.
“We have an important update to share: Entropy Brewing Co. will be closing on December 27, 2025. We are deeply grateful for the incredible support this community has shown us. Thank you for the memories, the laughter, and the many good times shared here,” the brewery stated within the Fb publish.
“Many of us have developed great friendships with many of you. Please visit and say goodbye. Cheers!” the message concluded.
Entropy Brewing opened in July 2025 in a historic constructing
Entropy Brewing Co. opened for enterprise on July 3, 2024, in a historic 125-year-old downtown Miamisburg constructing that was in-built 1900 to accommodate Suttman’s Males’s and Boy’s Put on, which itself shut down in 2013, based on the Dayton Day by day Information.
The fledgling craft brewery, which described itself as “a multi-generational brew pub for the whole family,” included an indoor playground for youngsters 2-10 years outdated in an adjoining constructing the place the brew pub’s kitchen is positioned.
The brewery featured a taproom on the primary flooring and a speakeasy lounge and cocktail bar within the basement. The second and third flooring housed one- and two-bedroom flats.
Extra closings:
- Informal Mexican restaurant chain closes extra areas
- 79-year-old nationwide trucking firm closes down, no chapter
- 65-year-old House Depot rival shutters enterprise completely
Entropy Brewery’s beers on faucet embody Bleacher Discuss blonde ale, Darkish Matter oatmeal stout, 635nm crimson ale, Vin & Aether aged saison, Viking Challenge hazy IPA, Section Change delicate espresso ale, Peach Nebula session black darkish lager, Chocolate Coal session darkish lager, The Black Gap Hallertauer blanc ahead black lager, and Pumpkin Challenge hazy IPA.
Entropy Brewery’s beers:
- Bleacher Discuss blonde ale
- Darkish Matter oatmeal stout
- 635nm crimson ale
- Vin & Aether aged saison
- Viking Challenge hazy IPA
- Section Change delicate espresso ale
- Peach Nebula session black darkish lager
- Chocolate Coal session darkish lager
- The Black Gap Hallertauer blanc ahead black lager
- Pumpkin Challenge hazy IPA.
The brew pub’s eating menu contains quite a lot of steak burgers, sandwiches, tacos, mac and cheese, salads, starters, dips, and a children’ menu.
Entropy Brewery eating menu
- Steak burgers
- Sandwiches
- Tacos
- Mac and cheese
- Salads
- Starters
- Dips
- Children menu
The brewery additionally rented out areas for events and particular occasions, together with the Stuttman Room, Decrease the Bar, Foremost Eating Space, Outside Patio, and the entire Entropy Constructing with 200 seating capability.
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