Three Taverns Brewery is suspending production at its flagship brewery in Decatur, Georgia, after 13 years, citing financial challenges that have made the facility no longer feasible to operate.
Founder Brian Purcell announced the decision November 3 in a social media post, saying the New Street facility in East Decatur was responsible for producing the beers distributed to retailers, bars and restaurants throughout Georgia.
“Barring an angel, it is no longer financially feasible for us to operate this location,” Purcell wrote, adding that the decision was made so Three Taverns could continue operating for years to come.
The brewery opened in 2013 and established its roots at the Decatur location, where it produced its first batches and welcomed its first customers. Purcell, who has lived in Decatur for more than 20 years, described the closure as a difficult decision and thanked current and former production employees for their contributions to the brewery’s reputation for quality.
Three Taverns emphasized that the company is not going out of business. Its Imaginarium location in Reynoldstown and Ponce Brew Terminal along the Atlanta Beltline will remain open, with brewing and distilling continuing at both locations.
The company is also working with a brewing partner to maintain distribution of its core beers to bars, restaurants and retailers.
“Three Taverns is not going anywhere,” Purcell wrote. “We’re still brewing (and distilling) at our taprooms, still pouring the beers (and cocktails) you love.”
A final operating date for the Decatur taproom has not been announced, though Purcell said the closure would happen soon and encouraged customers to visit before its final day.
The production suspension marks a significant change for the Georgia brewery, shifting its production model away from its original flagship facility while maintaining its remaining taproom operations and seeking a partner to support its broader distribution business.
