Sycamore Brewing looks to be shedding its old identity and gearing up for a full‑scale makeover. State and city filings, paired with fresh activity at the brewery’s South End taproom, point to a new name, Club West Brewing, and plans for illuminated signage at 2151 Hawkins St. The pivot follows the December arrest of co‑founder Justin Brigham on felony charges, a blow that rattled Sycamore’s distribution and led to a temporary shutdown of the taproom, as reported by WCCB.
State filings list 'Club West' and Sarah Taylor as manager
State corporate documents show that Sycamore Brewing LLC has officially changed its legal name to Club West Brewing, with co‑founder Sarah Louise Taylor now listed as the managing member, according to WCCB. Taylor previously announced that the South End taproom would close in early January, adding that details about reopening would come in early 2026.
Sign permit points to new storefront look
A city sign‑permit application filed under the project title "Club West" for 2151 Hawkins St requests fabrication and installation of two sets of illuminated LED signs on the building’s front. The paperwork does not include artwork or text samples, but taken together with the corporate filings, it is the clearest signal yet that Sycamore’s flagship is prepping for a new look and new name, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Retailers, airport and expansion plans unraveled
Following Brigham’s December arrest, multiple grocery chains and bars pulled Sycamore beer from their shelves and taps, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport dropped the brewery from its concessions lineup, Axios reports. A planned family‑friendly taproom at Cotswold Village also saw its lease terminated, effectively freezing the brewery’s expansion plans.
Leadership shakeup and divorce filing
According to WSOC, Taylor has removed Brigham from the business and is now listed as the sole managing member on updated filings. She has filed for divorce and said she will assume full leadership of the company. State agency records show ownership and permit information being revised to reflect the new management structure.
Teaser site and timeline
Club West’s newly launched website is a bare‑bones teaser page that declares "Beer. Redefined." and "Coming Spring 2026," hinting at a tentative relaunch window, according to WBTV. The site offers no food or beer lineup, no press information, and no booking links, just a visual rendering of an outdoor beer‑garden space.
Legal implications
The rebrand and leadership reshuffle arrive as Brigham faces charges including statutory rape of a child under 15, first‑degree burglary and indecent liberties with a child, tied to an alleged December incident in Stanly County. Criminal proceedings are ongoing, according to the Charlotte Observer. Taylor and the brewery have publicly worked to distance the business from Brigham while the case moves through the courts.
