Motor City Brewing Works, Detroit's oldest brewery, is taking a break after three decades of serving craft beer and pizzas to the Cass Corridor. The decision comes after the termination of the historic thermal steam line that powered the brewery.
In a social media post, Motor City Brewing Works announced its plans to pause operations indefinitely, citing the end of the historic steam system as the reason for the decision. The brewery, founded in 1994 by John Linardos, was known for its funky brews and art exhibitions.
Motor City Brewing Works' taproom will remain open until Sunday, February 8, featuring a digital montage of historic brewery photos. After that, the taproom will close, leaving patrons to wonder what comes next for the beloved brewery.
The decision is significant, as Motor City Brewing Works was one of the pioneers in changing Michigan's brewing laws. The brewery had been powered by the Detroit thermal steam system since its construction and was a staple in the Cass Corridor community.
While beer distribution will continue via other breweries' help, Motor City Brewing Works is taking time to explore future possibilities for the brand and the brewery. The company briefly operated a second location along Avenue of Fashion, which closed in 2023.
The announcement has sparked questions about the brewery's plans and its contribution to the Cass Corridor community. Motor City Brewing Works invites patrons to raise a glass, share a story, and celebrate the brewery's legacy during this uncertain time.
Fans can stay updated on developments by visiting motorcitybeer.com.
In a social media post, Motor City Brewing Works announced its plans to pause operations indefinitely, citing the end of the historic steam system as the reason for the decision. The brewery, founded in 1994 by John Linardos, was known for its funky brews and art exhibitions.
Motor City Brewing Works' taproom will remain open until Sunday, February 8, featuring a digital montage of historic brewery photos. After that, the taproom will close, leaving patrons to wonder what comes next for the beloved brewery.
The decision is significant, as Motor City Brewing Works was one of the pioneers in changing Michigan's brewing laws. The brewery had been powered by the Detroit thermal steam system since its construction and was a staple in the Cass Corridor community.
While beer distribution will continue via other breweries' help, Motor City Brewing Works is taking time to explore future possibilities for the brand and the brewery. The company briefly operated a second location along Avenue of Fashion, which closed in 2023.
The announcement has sparked questions about the brewery's plans and its contribution to the Cass Corridor community. Motor City Brewing Works invites patrons to raise a glass, share a story, and celebrate the brewery's legacy during this uncertain time.
Fans can stay updated on developments by visiting motorcitybeer.com.
just found out about Motor City Brewing Works taking a break after 3 decades 
i mean what's next for us brew enthusiasts? they paved the way for all of us in michigan so this is kinda sad news 
but at the same time i love that they're not giving up! they said they're gonna keep their taproom open til Feb 8 so let's raise a glass and celebrate the brewery's legacy 
It's just not fair that Motor City Brewing Works is closing its doors after being such an integral part of Detroit's craft beer scene for decades. I mean, can you imagine walking into the Cass Corridor and not seeing the iconic brewery anymore? 
. But at the same time, it makes sense that they'd want to explore new possibilities and not just be stuck in the past. I'm curious to see what they come up with next - maybe a new location or something entirely different? 
The thing is, their legacy is still gonna live on in the Cass Corridor community, so that's a silver lining right? 
It's just sad that we won't get to experience those funky brews and art exhibitions anymore... oh well, maybe someone will come along and fill the void 
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the cass corridor community is gonna miss 'em for sure. ill definitely be checkin out that digital montage when they close the taproom 
hope they can figure out what's next for the brand, maybe somethin new & excitin 
. I wonder what they'll do next tho? Maybe they'll come back & reopen or maybe it's the end 
. Either way i'm gonna miss them so much 
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but on da bright side they're explorin new possibilities so who knows maybe we'll c them come back with some new brews 
& taproom open till Feb 8 u gotta check out da digital montage of old pics 
... it's like, Detroit is losing a piece of its soul, you know? This brewery has been around for 30 years and it's not just some random spot - it's an institution in the Cass Corridor community. The fact that they were one of the pioneers in changing Michigan's brewing laws is huge 
... they helped pave the way for all these amazing craft breweries we have now.
. And I love that they're leaving the taproom open until February 8 so people can come and say their goodbyes 
. What's going to happen to the team? Will the taproom stay open? So many questions! 
I mean, 30 years is like, whoa! 
They brought craft beer and art to the Cass Corridor and helped change Michigan's brewing laws. That's totally 
what it's all about!
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