USA, OH: Shale Brewing Co. permanently closes

Shale Brewing Co. has permanently closed.

In an announcement posted to Facebook on July 22, the brewery thanked staff, customers and friends for their support, The Repository reported.

"We have greatly enjoyed being a part of the fabric of this community and all the good that came out of it," the post said.

Owner Jeff Joliat said the brewery closed for "three factors: Decrease in business, increase in costs and lack of staff."

Joliat said the business has been in talks to sell, and those talks will continue. They are "continuing to entertain offers," with five parties at various phases.

He was happy to report that the sister company Shale Craft Coffee, which is a separate business, is "booming and will continue to operate."

The Facebook post urged followers to continue to support local business, specifically local breweries, and the North Canton Cares Food Pantry, as well as other causes in the area.

The post garnered about 400 reactions, many of which were sadness and shock. Comments flowed in stating how people loved the brewery and would miss it, and how people were shocked by the news.

03 August, 2022