Motor City Brewing Works, Detroit's oldest brewery, is temporarily closing its doors after over three decades of serving craft beer and pizzas to the community. The decision comes as a result of the termination of the historic thermal steam line that powered the brewery.
In an Instagram post announcing the news, Motor City Brewing Works stated that it will be "taking a break" until further notice. The taproom will remain open through February 8th, featuring a digital montage of historic photos documenting the brewery's evolution. After that, the taproom will close its doors.
The brewery's decision to pause is largely due to the loss of its primary power source, the Detroit thermal steam system, which has reached the end of its useful service and was terminated on December 31st. While beer distribution to retailers continues via assistance from fellow breweries, Motor City Brewing Works is taking this opportunity to explore future possibilities for the brand and the brewery.
Founded in 1994 by craft beer aficionado John Linardos, Motor City Brewing Works has a rich history of producing unique brews like Ghettoblaster Ale and Notorious DRIPA. The brewery was also known for hosting art exhibitions and its Ghettoblaster CD compilations of local bands.
The company briefly operated a second location in the Cass Corridor before it closed in 2023. Motor City Brewing Works is located at 470 W. Canfield St. in Detroit, Michigan.
As the community comes to terms with this change, Motor City Brewing Works invites patrons to "raise a glass, share a story, and help us celebrate MCBW's small contribution to the Cass Corridor and all those that helped make it happen." For more information and updates, visit their website at motorcitybeer.com.
In an Instagram post announcing the news, Motor City Brewing Works stated that it will be "taking a break" until further notice. The taproom will remain open through February 8th, featuring a digital montage of historic photos documenting the brewery's evolution. After that, the taproom will close its doors.
The brewery's decision to pause is largely due to the loss of its primary power source, the Detroit thermal steam system, which has reached the end of its useful service and was terminated on December 31st. While beer distribution to retailers continues via assistance from fellow breweries, Motor City Brewing Works is taking this opportunity to explore future possibilities for the brand and the brewery.
Founded in 1994 by craft beer aficionado John Linardos, Motor City Brewing Works has a rich history of producing unique brews like Ghettoblaster Ale and Notorious DRIPA. The brewery was also known for hosting art exhibitions and its Ghettoblaster CD compilations of local bands.
The company briefly operated a second location in the Cass Corridor before it closed in 2023. Motor City Brewing Works is located at 470 W. Canfield St. in Detroit, Michigan.
As the community comes to terms with this change, Motor City Brewing Works invites patrons to "raise a glass, share a story, and help us celebrate MCBW's small contribution to the Cass Corridor and all those that helped make it happen." For more information and updates, visit their website at motorcitybeer.com.
Motor City Brewing Works has been a staple in detroit for over 3 decades and now they're just... gone 
i mean what's gonna happen to all the regulars who've been sipping on ghettoblaster ale for years?!?! 
it's not just about the beer (although let's be real that was a big part of it 
) but it's about the community and the memories they made there... those cd compilations were EVERYTHING 
it was like my favorite spot in detroit. and now that one is closed too?!?! 
it's just so much to take in... i guess this is an opportunity for them to explore new things and come back even stronger? maybe? idk but for now let's just take a moment to mourn the loss of mcbw 
. hope they come back strong in the future or at least have a solid plan for what's next 
i mean i know they were only making pints for over 30 yrs but still it's a huge part of detroit's history & culture 
and who knows what the future holds 
but idk man it's just hard to imagine mcbw without its signature beers like ghettoblaster ale 
i mean the history of that place is SO cool theyve had art shows & music events & even released these sick compilations of local bands i'm def gonna go by & raise a glass with them when they close
. They're basically just taking a break, but I feel like they should at least try to figure out what's next for the brand instead of just shutting down 
. The taproom is still open till Feb 8th tho, so might as well go grab one last pint and reminisce about all the good times 
.
. I mean, who loses their steam line? 
But seriously, it's gonna be tough to see them go. They had some awesome beers like Ghettoblaster Ale and were known for hosting cool events. Hopefully, they'll come back stronger than ever 
. Do you guys think this is the end of Motor City Brewing Works or just a temporary break? 
they were always so welcoming and fun, it's weird that a place that was once a staple of the community just kinda... stops working 
can't wait to see what John Linardos comes up with next though - maybe he'll find a way to power the brewery using solar panels or something 
Guess we'll just have to wait and see if they come back stronger 
. It's crazy to think that the brewery is closing its doors due to losing power from the thermal steam line. But hey, at least they're taking this opportunity to explore new possibilities 
! And their Ghettoblaster Ale is still a fan fave 
. But seriously, it's gonna be tough to see them go... time to cherish those memories while they can 
.