J. Wakefield Brewing is closing their Miami, Florida taproom in late October 2024 after 10 years.

J. Wakefield Brewing is closing their taproom in the Wynwood area of Miami, Florida in October, the brewery announced today. The location opened in December 2014.

Best known for its incredible Star Wars motif, J. Wakefield has been been a craft beer meets sci-fi institution for years now. Neighborhood changes and challenges have affected the decision to close, Citing the changing landscape and challenges of the Wynwood neighborhood, “This decision has not come easily, but the ever-changing landscape of the neighborhood has presented challenges that we can no longer navigate effectively,” the the brewery said via Instagram.

Not the end?

J. Wakefield goes on further to say, they are actively searching for a new location for the brewery. A timeline for the new location wasn’t provided.

The last weekend for the brewery will be October 26-27. Special events and closing parties are currently being planned.

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