After a decade of serving unique brews on Cherokee Street, Earthbound Beer has announced that it will be pouring its final pint and closing down by the end of the year. The subdued announcement came through a social media post in which the brewery disclosed its plans to cease distribution this quarter and shut its taproom doors on December 8. KSDK reports the closure of the establishment that first opened in November 2014 in a modest 1,000-square-foot space at 2710 Cherokee Street, later expanding into a larger venue at 2724 Cherokee Street.
In discussing the closure, Stuart Keating, president of beer for Earthbound, reflected on the brewery's origins, "We opened with very little capital and the idea that we would run Earthbound as an experiment in nanobrewing, a relatively new concept in 2014." Despite moving the brewery into a historical building and a general warm reception from the beer community, Earthbound produced 355 barrels in 2022, a decrease from 600 barrels in 2018, as learned from Business Journal research. The company has notably declined to disclose its 2023 production figures.
Earthbound Beer's journey hasn't just been about crafting beer, it has also imbued the local scene with its pioneering spirit, hosting events and a final tenth anniversary party on November 22. As reported by FOX2now, the brewery owners extended an invitation for patrons to join them for last rounds. Without snowing at the time, Earthbound's founders Keating, Jeff Siddons, and Head Brewer Danielle Snowden are planning on closing the brewery, despite their appreciation for their loyal customers and a decade-long rollercoaster of being in business.
Known for its commitment to nanobrewing innovation, Earthbound Beer will continue to operate normally until the slated closure, participating in local events and inviting the community to create a few more memories at the taproom. Despite the forthcoming closure, the co-founders are looking toward the future with optimism, "The experiment has run its course, after ten years we re-assessed and decided we wanted to do different things," Keating mentioned to the public in a statement that was posted on Business Journal, indicating a collective decision to move on to new endeavors.
