Stubborn Beauty Brewing has announced they will permanently close on February 2nd. The brewery is located at 180 Johnson Street in Middletown, CT.
The brewery opened in 2014 in the Old Remington Rand Facility in Middletown, just a stone’s throw away from Downtown. The brewery featured a variety of beer styles including NE/Hazy IPA, Saison, Double IPA, Barley Wine, Imperial Stouts, Brown Ale, Belgian Pale Ale, Old Ale, and Milk Stout. The brewery issued the following message: “We were going to say with great sadness, but that’s not true - it’s with great memories that we were always able to brew what we chose to and beyond humbled that you all actually enjoyed what went from our minds, to paper and eventually into your glass. Stubborn will be closing its doors on Feb 2nd. We will be open today, Saturday Feb 1st, and Sunday Feb 2nd. A lot of the original crew will be working the last day and we’d love to raise a glass in appreciation to all of you for making this a fantastic ten year long chapter in this crazy book. Respect, From everyone who played a part in our story” The past few years have been brutal for the craft brewery industry, with many locally owned breweries shutting their doors. Some notable recently announced closures include Problem Solved Brewing Company, Thimble Island Brewing Company in Old Saybrook (Branford will remain), Great Falls Brewing Company and many others.
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Problem Solved Brewing Company has announced the closing of their brewery at the end of March. The brewery is located at 2 North Road, Unit 4, in East Windsor; the rear part of Sofia's Plaza. The brewery originally opened in October 2019 replacing Broad Brook Brewing before the relocated to Suffield. Problem Solved features a rotating list of drafts, New England IPA, New England Pale Ale, Ginger Bread Stout, Stout, ESB, and Honey Kolsch. The tap also had products from other breweries including Athletic Brewing Co, Stafford Cidery (look for a post on them soon), Waypoint Spirits, and Kirby Mill Winery. The brewery cites the challenges of balancing full-time jobs, family, and the demands of the brewery as the main reason for the closure. The brewery plans to stay open as usual through the end of March. The brewery's closing announcement reads: It is with a heavy heart and deep gratitude that we announce the closing of Problem Solved. After much consideration, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to close our doors. Many factors have gone into our decision but mainly the balancing of our full time jobs, family and the demands of the brewery have become increasingly challenging. That coupled with the uncertain economy, changing market and signing of a lengthy lease just doesn’t make sense on paper at this time. From the very beginning, our mission was simple: to craft exceptional beers and create a welcoming space where community, friends, and families could come together to share laughter, stories, and unforgettable moments. It has been an honor to serve you, and to be a part of so many of your lives. Over the six years, we’ve had the privilege of seeing friendships form, celebrations take place, and memories made right here in our taproom. Your support has meant more to us than words can express. As we close this chapter, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your patronage. We will forever cherish the experiences we’ve shared with each and every one of you. The love and support you’ve shown has kept us going, and for that, we are truly thankful. We are also very thankful for our awesome staff, when you visit please thank them all for their hard work and dedication. We certainly could not have done this without them, they are the faces you see each and every time you visit. We know they will miss you all as well. We will be targeting to stay open, business as usual, through the end of March. We will let you know if things change. We look forward to seeing where life’s next chapter takes us, and we will forever carry the memories of our time here with us. Thank you again for your unwavering support. You’ve made this journey one we’ll never forget. We hope to share many more pints before we close, so please continue to stop in until then. With heartfelt thanks and appreciation, Alan, Heath, Mel, Leah, Molly, Amy, Nate and Kaitlyn 
Thimble Island Brewing Company has announced the permanent closure of their satelite brewery in Old Saybrook this Saturday, January 18th.
The satelite brewery opened at 75 Main Street in June of 2024, replacing Gargano Pasta. The brewery feature the brand's signature ocean theme, a small brewing area for experimental beers, and a small-bites menu. The brewery's flagship brewery at 16 Business Park Drive in Branford will remain open. The flagship brewery is a popular destination with live music, private event spaces, and food offerings. The brewery said in a statement: "With heavy hearts we are sorry to announce that our Old Saybrook satellite location will be closing. Our last day will be Saturday, January 18th, 2025. We absolutely love the Old Saybrook community, but the building we are in has presented challenges that have impacted on our service quality. We’ll be on the hunt for new opportunities, but until then we hope you will come visit us in our flagship location in Branford. Many thanks to all of our loyal customers for your support throughout this journey!" Eighth District Distilling Company will officially open the doors of their new Manchester distillery next week! The new distillery will be located at the Hilliard Mills at 640 Hilliard Street Suite 3001/3003. The distillery will open on Friday, January 10th! The hours for their first weekend will be: Friday 01/10 2pm-6pm Saturday 01/11 12pm-5pm Sunday 01/12 12pm-4pm According to their website: “The founder, Tony Gugino, channels a deep passion for local ingredients and innovative distilling methods to craft small batch spirits that truly stand out. Each bottle reflects our unwavering commitment to quality, creativity, and the artistry of distillation. From foraged ingredients to artisanal craftsmanship, we offer exceptional, locally inspired flavors that are as unique as the community that inspires them.” |
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