DENVER (KDVR) — A local brewery with locations in Englewood, Boulder and Lafayette is set to close its doors to all three locations before the end of the year due to rising operational costs.
Sanitas Brewing Company made the announcement last Friday in a post on Facebook, inviting customers to celebrate over a decade of brewing before the tentative closing date of Dec. 20.
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The company said in a press release that it has faced challenges that many in the craft beer industry and general economy face, and it explored options but ultimately decided to close the company aligning with what is best for the company and its people.
“Sanitas’ core value, “Do The Right Thing x 4″ (for our community, customers, ourselves, and company), guides our decision to close. While bittersweet, we believe this is the right path forward. And I want to thank our incredible families – you stood by our sides while we chased dreams and you buckled up for the adventure of a lifetime. This ride has not been easy, but we had a lot of fun, and did something together that matters! Thank you!”
Sanitas Founder and Owner Michael Memsic
Sanitas has served as a gathering place for coworkers, friends, families and four-legged friends, and has hosted numerous events and celebrations over the years. Their beer has won many awards, been served on tap at hundreds of bars and has even made it internationally with thousands of cases shipped to Sweden more than once…