USA, IL: Byers Brewing Co. planning to close for good

Byers Brewing Co., a local family-owned brewery that opened in DeKalb in 2019, announced on December 13 that it’s planning to close for good, the Shaw Local reported.

The announcement came in a social media post shared by the craft brewery, 230 E. Lincoln Highway.

In a statement, the Byers family and staff thanked the community for its support of the business, saying “we hope to see you again before this chapter ends.”

An attempt to reach the owner for comment Wednesday was not successful.

“The good news is that we are so extremely grateful for all of your support over the last 4-plus years,” according to the statement. “We got to do what we love.”

Byers Brewing Co. recently had obtained emergency financial assistance from the city of DeKalb to fix some equipment at its Sixth Street location.

In February, Byers Brewing Co. was recognized for its contributions to the community as the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Business of the Year.

The brewery’s last day of business is expected about Jan. 31 or when the beer in the taproom runs out, according to the statement.

“If you know anyone interested in a turnkey brewery, we believe this community is wonderful and could support a brewery in our space,” according to the statement. “We just couldn’t make it work after 2020 and beyond.”

14 December, 2023