A Jacksonville brewery has quietly poured its final beers, bringing an end to a local taproom that had been part of the city’s growing craft beer scene. The closure comes amid a dispute over unpaid rent and leaves another brewery space empty in Northeast Florida.
The Jacksonville location has closed
Voodoo Brewing Co.’s Jacksonville brewpub closed its doors on September 15, according to local reports. The location was a franchise operation of Pennsylvania-based Voodoo Brewing Co., which has expanded its beer brand through taprooms and franchise locations across the country.
The Jacksonville location’s closure was tied to a legal dispute involving unpaid rent, with the amount reportedly exceeding $75,000.
The franchisees reportedly do not plan to reopen the Jacksonville location, effectively ending the brewpub’s run.
A difficult time for craft breweries
The closure comes as Florida’s craft beer industry faces a challenging period…