‘Golden age of brewing’ may be over
Crosstown Brewing Co. closed after eight years at 1253 Concourse Ave. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Memphis has seen breweries come and go, but lately, it’s been more the latter.
A couple of weeks ago, Crosstown Brewing Co. closed after eight years at 1253 Concourse Ave. Ghost River Brewing Co. closed its Beale Street location in May, consolidating operations at its South Main brewery. Memphis Made Brewing Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August of 2025 before closing its taproom in March 2026.
Some brewery owners attribute the closings with rising fuel prices and the overall economy. Others say it’s because people are drinking less alcohol than before — a trend that’s meant new mocktail and nonalcoholic offerings at restaurants, breweries and liquor stores.
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Sophia Surrett
Sophia Surrett is a University of Alabama graduate, where she received her B.A. in news media and M.A. in journalism and media studies. She has been with The Daily Memphian since July 2023, first starting as a business reporter covering various beats. Now, she covers food, restaurants, and hospitality and tourism.
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