J. Wakefield Brewing broke the news recently on the Steal This Beer Podcast, but the brewery has not released the news until now. This afternoon, the news became official (and with new dates from the podcast).
From J. Wakefield Brewing Instagram:
It is with a heavy heart that we share some bittersweet news with all of you. After almost a decade of serving this beloved community of Wynwood, and everyone that traveled from afar to visit our taproom, we will be closing its doors. This decision has not come easily, but the ever-changing landscape of the neighborhood has presented challenges that we can no longer navigate effectively.
We want to extend our deepest gratitude for all your unwavering support and loyalty over the years. Your presence and enthusiasm have been the heartbeat of our taproom and each Wakefest that we’ve hosted. We have cherished every pint, and every story told within these walls. It has been a privilege to be part of such a vibrant community.
While we will be saying goodbye to our current location, we want you to know that our passion for brewing remains as strong as ever. We will continue to craft the same quality beers you have come to love and will stay actively engaged in the community through events, tap takeovers, and collaborations around the city.
To all the current and past employees- Your time and dedication to JWB have been invaluable, and your contributions have played a significant role in shaping our success, creating the vibrant atmosphere that have become the entire vibe of our establishment and brand. Whether you were with JWB for a season or for several years, your presence and hard work have left a lasting impact on our team and the community we’ve built together. THANK YOU for all you’ve ever done for JWB.
We’re excited to share that we are already working on finding a new location what will allow us to serve you even better. We’ll be keeping you updated on our progress and can’t wait to welcome you our new home when the time comes.
Thank you once again for being such a crucial part of our journey. We will miss you dearly, but we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events, and of course, at our new location in the near future.
Our last weekend open will be October 26-27.
Until then, we do have some special events lined up to make our farewell a memorable one. – STAY TUNED.
About J. Wakefield Brewing
J. Wakefield Brewing is an independently-owned craft brewery and taproom located in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood Arts District.
We make quality beers that don’t always fit the norm. From our renowned sours to instant classics like El Jefe, a Coconut infused Hefeweizen and Hops 4 Teacher IPA, we craft traditional styles while utilizing local and occasionally unexpected ingredients, as well as, barrel aging techniques to give these styles a unique twist and depth of character.