Inner Groove Brewing is closing its Allentown taproom, the brewery announced Monday, with the space’s last day set for Saturday, April 18. The owners said the original Verona taproom will stay open, and they will keep brewing and popping up at events around town. The Allentown spot has been a neighborhood gathering place since it opened in 2022, and the brewery is planning a run of farewell events so regulars can get in a few last pints.
Closing announcement and final events
In a Facebook post, the brewery said April 18 will be the Allentown taproom’s final day and teased several last-chance events, including a farewell party on closing day, as reported by TribLIVE. The post also reminded Backstage Pass members that they can claim complimentary beer at the Allentown taproom through April 18.
Origins and the two taprooms
Inner Groove opened its original Verona brewery in June 2019, according to Pittsburgh Magazine, then expanded with the Allentown taproom in May 2022, per Breweries in PA. The brewery was founded by two husband-and-wife teams, Tim and Kelly Melle and Kevin and Jennifer Walzer, and built a following with music-focused nights, a rotation of food trucks, and a tap list that leans into sours, stouts, and crowd-pleasing staples.
What customers should know
Owners urged customers to follow the brewery’s social channels for the full slate of final events and to head to the Verona taproom for regular hours. Inner Groove’s events page lists upcoming shows and hours for both locations. For more on the closure and the brewery’s message to customers, see coverage from Patch.
