After a decade of pouring beers, baking pies, and creating jobs for adults with disabilities, Brewability on South Broadway is suddenly staring down the possibility of closing its doors.
The inclusive brewery and pizzeria in Englewood has publicly warned that it may not survive its latest stretch of financial strain. Owner Tiffany Fixter has told staff and customers that a broken oven rotator is the most obvious sign of trouble as the business struggles to cover payroll and badly needed repairs. Employees and regulars, many of whom describe Brewability as a rare place of true welcome and meaningful work, are now hustling to keep the taps flowing.
Owner Sounds Alarm As Broken Oven And Bills Pile Up
According to Denver7, Fixter called closure "a real possibility unfortunately" and said the oven issue is just one part of a deeper financial crunch. Manager Jerod Nieder and associate Jessica Runge told Denver7 the restaurant has recently struggled to find the money for payroll and routine maintenance.
What Brewability Is
Brewability describes itself as an inclusive brewery and pizzeria that trains and hires adults with developmental disabilities, and its location is listed at 3445 S Broadway in Englewood on Brewability. The concept grew out of Fixter's background as a special education teacher and her aim to build what she has called a "heart and hub of community" for people with disabilities, as highlighted in earlier coverage by CPR.
South Broadway Feels The Squeeze
Brewability's crisis is unfolding on a stretch of South Broadway that has already seen a wave of longtime bars and restaurants close or move in recent months. Owners have pointed to rising rents, construction and disrupted foot traffic as key pressures. Local outlets have tracked the pattern and its causes, including reporting in Westword and neighborhood coverage in the Denver Gazette.
Staff And Visitors Feel The Impact
For the people who work and hang out there, the threat to Brewability hits far beyond losing a favorite pizza and beer joint. Visitors such as Colin McConnell, who traveled from Detroit after finding Brewability online, and staff members including Rachel Kurth and Avery Becker told Denver7 that the business offers real jobs, a sense of community and a rare atmosphere where they feel genuinely welcomed.
Options And Community Support
Fixter and her team say they are weighing short-term fixes and community-driven support, from benefit nights to pop-up events, while they sort through longer-term options. The brewery's event listings and social media pages show a steady lineup of fundraisers, trivia and community nights that the owners have relied on before, according to Brewability.
For now, the lights are still on, the staff is working its shifts and the owner is trying to chart a path forward. Whether Brewability makes it through this rough patch will come down to repairs, revenue and how strongly the community rallies, all of which remain uncertain.
