E-Malt.com News article: USA, SC: River Rat Brewery in Columbia to cease operations on December 30

River Rat Brewery in Columbia has announced it will be closing at the end of the month, WLTX-TV reported on December 5.

The brewery announced the news on Facebook on December 5, saying that it was with a "heavy heart" that they would cease operations on December 30.

The business has been open for 10 years at its location on Shop Road just down from Williams-Brice Stadium.

In the post, the owners did not explain the reason for the closure but thanked everyone who had visited.

"RRB grew organically over these last 10 years and what a pleasure it was to serve the great community of Columbia and beyond," River Rat ownership wrote. "Friendships were made that will last a lifetime!"

"We grew into a place that has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors yearly from locals to visitors in our fine city. We are extremely humbled that so many embraced River Rat Brewery!"

"Though it is time to end this chapter we want to thank all who visited our establishment throughout these 10 years. The experiences we shared with our customers and employees will forever be in our hearts. "

The business said it would also be offering discounts on merchandise before they closed.


06 December, 2023