Baker John Hinman started making pies for Post Brewing Company some ten years ago, and his creations quickly gained cult status. Over time, his operation became so popular that he had to move into an 11,000 square-foot facility to ramp up his output. While he later downsized to a commissary kitchen focusing on customer pickups and limited distribution, the popularity of his sweet, savory and hand pies never dwindled.
But the next few weeks will be the last chance to pick up one of his pies. According to an email sent to customers this week, Hinman Pie is closing at the end of the month.
“After 10 years of baking for the Colorado community, we have made the difficult decision to close Hinman Pie at the end of May,” he wrote. “What started as bread eventually became pies, but it was really about people. Your support helped put our pies on thousands of holiday tables, in homes, offices, coffee shops, farmers’ markets, and gatherings across Colorado … and we are deeply grateful for every single person who supported us along the way.”…