A local brewing company in Camden County has announced on its social media that it will close its doors for good in just a few weeks.
Brotherton Brewing Co. in Atco said its final day will be March 30. The brewing company is located at 2208 Atco Ave.
While the company was established in 2015, it opened in a renovated Atco firehouse in 2020.
A post from the business, shared on its Instagram and Facebook pages, said: “We cannot thank everyone enough, who has been a part of Brotherton Brewing Company’s story, but the time has come for us to move on.”
“We never could’ve imagined that this small business venture, which started in 2015 with five friends in a backyard barn, would’ve evolved into this. In 2020, we opened our tasting room and production facility in Atco, which quickly became more than just a place to grab a beer. We have helped host baby showers, anniversaries, pre and post wedding celebrations, and countless birthday parties. ... Each event is a reminder of the incredible community that we’ve built.”
'This is a tough one'
Company ownership thanked their “incredible employees” and their “fantastic tasting room staff who made every customer who walked through the door feel like family and a special shoutout to our head brewer Ryan, who has been crafting the Brotherton Brews you know and love for (more than eight) years.”
They also thanked their retail partners and their customers.
“This is a tough one, because so many of you started as patrons, but very quickly became family. While our brewery may be closing, the friendships and memories we created will last a lifetime,” the company wrote.
“March 30, 2025 will be our last day of operation but until then our tasting room will remain open for our regular scheduled hours. We have some great events planned for our last month open.”
They said they’d love for their customers to stop in and celebrate with them as they share memories, and say goodbye. They added that people should “maybe bring tissues”.
“Thank you for being a part of our family, it was a hell of a run,” the post ended, signed by Keith, Dan and the Brotherton Brewing Co. team.
Reaction to the closure
There were more than 929 reactions to the Facebook post, and 192 comments from customers and supporters in the area.
“Oh no!” wrote April Gindville. “You all will be so very missed! One of the best things that happened to our town.”
Cathy Fiebelkorn Mascarenhas added: “Sad to see my favorite brewery shut its doors. Thank you for offering us great craft beer and friendly service in a chill and immaculate atmosphere. I especially liked sunny afternoons under the red umbrellas, and hosting my dad’s 80th here will remain a treasured memory. Cheers to your entire team! You will be missed."
Dean Golding wrote that he was sad to hear the news.
“I loved your brewery, but I concede I wasn't there enough as I should have," Golding said. "I wish you all the best.”
Phyllis Hayes Beard added: "We have loved our time here ... celebrating your anniversary, Halloween parties, or just popping in for a great IPA. We wish you nothing but the best in your future, but you will be missed.”
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