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After a year-long pause, Akronym Brewing has tapped back into downtown with a Nov. 8 grand reopening—ribbon cutting, live music, a rebuilt kitchen, and a promised expanded happy hour. The return to 58 E. Market St. comes 13 months after the October 2024 shutdown and amid national craft-beer headwinds, making this a closely watched test of resilience in Akron.
Under a new ownership team, the taproom relaunched with a fresh kitchen and updated food program, while original brewmaster Shawn Adams returned to steer the beer—continuity aimed at reassuring longtime fans. Current hours are Mon–Fri 3–10 p.m. and Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m. (Sun closed). During the ramp‑up, Akronym Brewing advises checking for any menu or hour adjustments before you go…