Defiant Brewing Co., the Pearl River brewpub and smokehouse that opened in 2006, is calling last call on its run. The brewery has announced it will close at the end of March after 21 years, and longtime regulars are already flooding social media with memories as the taproom heads into its final weeks.
In a message shared on social media on March 7, the brewery said it would “shut down at the end of March after 21 years in business,” according to Daily Voice. The business lists its home base as 6 East Dexter Plaza in Pearl River and describes itself on its website as a microbrewery pouring house-crafted ales and lagers, per Defiant Brewing Co..
The social media note also thanked patrons for two decades of milestones, reading, “For 21 years, you have shared dates, engagements, weddings, anniversaries, reunions, and fellowship,” according to Daily Voice. The message added that “this is not goodbye” and urged customers to come in “to celebrate Defiant with a bang” during the final weeks before the doors close.
Local Reaction And Legacy
Local coverage has painted Defiant as a Rockland County fixture, known as much for its stage and smokehouse barbecue as for its beers. The sprawling taproom became a go-to spot for dates, live music and community fundraisers, with the large event space turning into a reliable stop for bands and benefit events, as Rockland News reports.
The brewery’s website lists current hours, phone number and contact information for anyone trying to book a final event or pick up to-go beer before the end. For the latest updates, customers are directed to check the business site. According to the company, the taproom is located at 6 East Dexter Plaza and can be reached at (845) 920-8602, via Defiant Brewing Co..
