The craft beer industry has suffered a devastating year in 2025, as over 250 breweries in the U.S. closed down permanently in the first six months of the year.

Most craft breweries blamed rising costs, slowing taproom traffic, and fierce retail competition as the reasons for their demise, American Craft Beer reported.

The number of craft breweries operating in the U.S. declined from 9,747 in 2023 to 9,269 in June 2025, the Brewers Association reported, and the number continues to decline.

Craft breweries file for bankruptcy and liquidate

Several craft brewers have liquidated and closed in Chapter 7 this year, including St. Petersburg, Fla.-based brewery Dissent Craft Brewing, which filed for liquidation in August; Exton, Pa.-based Iron Hill Brewery LLC and San Jose, Calif.-based Strike Brewing Company, which both filed petitions in October; and Oregon-based Rogue Ales & Spirits, which filed Chapter 7 in November.

One of the most prominent craft brewery closings was Albuquerque, N.M.-based Bosque Brewing Company, which filed for Chapter 11 protection in October 2025 and closed two of its 11 New Mexico establishments in December.

Entropy Brewing Co. closes down its business after almost a year and a half of operating.

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Entropy Brewing Company closes permanently

And now, popular Ohio beer brand and brewery Entropy Brewing Company posted on social media that it will not make it to New Year’s Eve as it closes down its business permanently on Dec. 27, 2025.

The Miamisburg, Ohio, craft brewery, restaurant, and bar revealed in a Dec. 12 Facebook post that it will shut down operations on Dec. 27, but did not state a reason for closing.

“We have an important update to share: Entropy Brewing Co. will be closing on December 27, 2025. We are deeply grateful for the incredible support this community has shown us. Thank you for the memories, the laughter, and the many good times shared here,” the brewery said in the Facebook post.

“Many of us have developed great friendships with many of you. Please visit and say goodbye. Cheers!” the message concluded.

Entropy Brewing opened in July 2025 in a historic building

Entropy Brewing Co. opened for business on July 3, 2024, in a historic 125-year-old downtown Miamisburg building that was built in 1900 to house Suttman’s Men’s and Boy’s Wear, which itself shut down in 2013, according to the Dayton Daily News.

The fledgling craft brewery, which described itself as “a multi-generational brew pub for the whole family,” included an indoor playground for children 2-10 years old in an adjacent building where the brew pub’s kitchen is located.

The brewery featured a taproom on the main floor and a speakeasy lounge and cocktail bar in the basement. The second and third floors housed one- and two-bedroom apartments.

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Entropy Brewery’s beers on tap include Bleacher Talk blonde ale, Dark Matter oatmeal stout, 635nm red ale, Vin & Aether aged saison, Viking Project hazy IPA, Phase Change mild coffee ale, Peach Nebula session black dark lager, Chocolate Coal session dark lager, The Black Hole Hallertauer blanc forward black lager, and Pumpkin Project hazy IPA.

Entropy Brewery’s beers:

• Bleacher Talk blonde ale
• Dark Matter oatmeal stout
• 635nm red ale
• Vin & Aether aged saison
• Viking Project hazy IPA
• Phase Change mild coffee ale
• Peach Nebula session black dark lager
• Chocolate Coal session dark lager
• The Black Hole Hallertauer blanc forward black lager
• Pumpkin Project hazy IPA.

The brew pub’s dining menu includes a variety of steak burgers, sandwiches, tacos, mac and cheese, salads, starters, dips, and a kids’ menu.

Entropy Brewery dining menu

• Steak burgers
• Sandwiches
• Tacos
• Mac and cheese
• Salads
• Starters
• Dips
• Kids menu

The brewery also rented out spaces for parties and special events, including the Stuttman Room, Lower the Bar, Main Dining Area, Outdoor Patio, and the whole Entropy Building with 200 seating capacity.

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