The closure of Manchester’s Beatnikz Republic brewery has been announced by chief executive and founder Paul Greetham.
The closure is put down to the economic impact of the pandemic, but also to increasing costs of transport, utilities, packaging, and ingredients.
“It has been a painful decision, but the right one,” said Paul. “It’s an incredibly sad time and closing is something we never wished we had to do.”
He added: “From the start, Beatnikz Republic has been a project of passion and one that I have worked on for ten years; from home brewing, to a side hustle alongside the day job, to a nationally/internationally recognised brewery.
“I’m proud of the beers we’ve produced and the growth we’ve experienced over the years. We can only attribute these excellent beers and growth to our amazing team members; this has been made possible due to their tireless dedication, effort and craftsmanship, so a very big THANK YOU to them all.
“We also need to thank our suppliers, many of whom have been exceptional in their responses to the impact during Covid. The craft beer industry is very unique and one I’ll be sad to be leaving.”
The Beatnikz Republic NQ bar on Dale Street, Manchester, will trade as normal as it is a separate company. Paul has resigned as a director of that business and the current shareholders have taken over.
