Akron's beloved brewery, Magic City Brewing Company, known for its heavy-metal theme and eclectic beers, has announced it will pour its final pint on Valentine's Day, February 14. In a sobering announcement via a Facebook post on February 3, the brewery urged patrons to "swing through, have a beer or 2, and let’s wrap this thing up right," WKYC reported.
Compounding the city's series of brewery closures, The Rabbit Hole, another craft beer establishment owned by Magic City Brewing Company, has also ceased operation effective February 3, resulting in back-to-back stops of the local beer taps – first Working Class Brewery in Cleveland earlier this week and now these two Akron staples. The Rabbit Hole, which recently greeted Akron's Merriman Valley, thanked its customers for their half-year of patronage in an Instagram post cited by WKYC.
Since its inception in 2019 after a move from Barberton, Magic City Brewing Co. has attracted a dedicated following with its unique craft offerings and a community-centered taproom atmosphere, according to The Beacon Journal. Both fans and regulars reacted with dismay under the brewery's social media announcement; comments reflected a collective sentiment of shock and sadness over the imminent closure.
"You guys are one of my favorite breweries, and my favorite in Ohio. I would drive from Canada for your beers. Say it ain't so," and "The staff is always great and your beer is always amazing! I am devastated!" are among the testimonials found in response to the closing news, as mentioned in The Beacon Journal.
Magic City Brewing Company's final days will follow their regular operating hours, welcoming patrons from 4 until 10 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, marking the end of an era for the Akron craft beer community, as detailed by Cleveland19.
