The AM/DM podcast: What’s happened to Memphis’ brew pubs and taprooms?
Crosstown Brewing on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
For a time, it felt like Memphis’ brew pubs and taprooms were the answer to various questions.
Like, where do you want to go tonight? Where can I get a decent beer? Where can you play trivia and meet up with friends? Or bring your kids and let them play games while you chill?
But, the golden era of local breweries, at least in Memphis, may be over.
In the past two years, Memphis has seen several local breweries pull back their operations or close completely. The most recent was Crosstown Brewing Co., which closed a few weeks ago, after eight years in operation.
Joining us today to talk about the state of the local beer scene is food and dining reporter Sophia Surrett.
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AM/DMMary Cashiola
Mary Cashiola has been a Memphis journalist for nearly two decades, beginning her career covering city government and local neighborhoods at the Memphis Flyer before being hired by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton’s administration.
Before joining The Daily Memphian, she was the managing editor of the Memphis Business Journal, which was named one of the top 10 Best Designed Newspapers in the world by the Society of News Design while she was there.
She also has a background in advertising, with a focus on higher education and the hospitality industry.
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