Wellspent Brewing Co. in St. Louis to Close its Doors in June
A cherished St. Louis brewery, Wellspent Brewing Co., is set to pour its final beers on June 29. The closure marks the end of a six-year run, impacting the local community that embraced it as more than just a brewery.
A Fond Farewell
Wellspent Brewing Co., an artisanal brewery in Midtown, will cease operations on June 29. The announcement came from the company via social media. They expressed gratitude and emotion for the community’s support since 2018. They see this as a new beginning.
“We serve our last pint, ours last bottle, our last laugh and we greet customers who enter through the door, as always. We represent all areas of life, thirst for liquid, a safe and beautiful space, advancing in the incessant search for common points,”
—Wellspent Brewing Co., Statement
The brewery’s message included their motto: We strive for persistence, celebration and balance
. This statement emphasizes the importance of connecting with others and finding stability.
The Broader Trend
The closing of Wellspent Brewing Co. mirrors a larger trend. According to the Brewers Association, 399 craft breweries closed across the United States in 2024. The closures range from small, family-run businesses to more established regional breweries.
More Closures
Other breweries have also recently closed, including Anchor Brewing Co. in San Francisco, Modern Times Beer, and Black Project Spontaneous & Wild Ales in Denver. This highlights the industry’s economic challenges.
