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Bricklayer Brewing in Chilliwack, B.C., is closing due to cost increases.cottonbro studio\/pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAfter four years in downtown Chilliwack, Bricklayer Brewing is closing permanently.<\/p>\n
Founded by Kris Schmidt in 2020<\/a>, Bricklayer has been a part of the trendy District 1881 in the heart of Chilliwack for more than four years, but on Jan. 17, 2025, operators\u00a0announced that it was coming to an end.<\/p>\nCiting increased costs, the brewery is closing on Jan. 31.<\/p>\n
\u201cDue to the increased cost of basically everything around us and a heavy decline in the industry, Bricklayer Brewing has had to make the extremely difficult decision to close its doors at the end of this month,\u201d reads a post on Facebook.<\/p>\n
Ownership goes on to say it was a difficult decision to pull the plug.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am heartbroken to have to shut down a dream. But, unfortunately, it has to happen,\u201d reads the post.<\/p>\n
Many have responded on social media with disappointment, including other breweries.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am so sorry to hear this. It is so hard out there right now for small businesses,\u201d reads a comment on Instagram from Locality Brewing.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou created something special over there, we\u2019re so sad it has to end. Wishing you all the best,\u201d reads another from Sidekick Brewing.<\/p>\n
\u201cGoing to miss seeing you at Chilliwack community brew events and at collaborations. You\u2019re always welcome at Farmhouse,\u201d reads another from Farmhouse Brewing.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you find yourself with any beer in kegs you can\u2019t move when your final day arrives, please reach out, we\u2019d love to purchase some and serve it here in Langley,\u201d reads a comment on Facebook from the Barley Merchant.<\/p>\n
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After four years in downtown Chilliwack, Bricklayer Brewing is closing permanently.<\/p>\n
Founded by Kris Schmidt in 2020<\/a>, Bricklayer has been a part of the trendy District 1881 in the heart of Chilliwack for more than four years, but on Jan. 17, 2025, operators\u00a0announced that it was coming to an end.<\/p>\n Citing increased costs, the brewery is closing on Jan. 31.<\/p>\n \u201cDue to the increased cost of basically everything around us and a heavy decline in the industry, Bricklayer Brewing has had to make the extremely difficult decision to close its doors at the end of this month,\u201d reads a post on Facebook.<\/p>\n Ownership goes on to say it was a difficult decision to pull the plug.<\/p>\n \u201cI am heartbroken to have to shut down a dream. But, unfortunately, it has to happen,\u201d reads the post.<\/p>\n Many have responded on social media with disappointment, including other breweries.<\/p>\n \u201cI am so sorry to hear this. It is so hard out there right now for small businesses,\u201d reads a comment on Instagram from Locality Brewing.<\/p>\n \u201cYou created something special over there, we\u2019re so sad it has to end. Wishing you all the best,\u201d reads another from Sidekick Brewing.<\/p>\n \u201cGoing to miss seeing you at Chilliwack community brew events and at collaborations. You\u2019re always welcome at Farmhouse,\u201d reads another from Farmhouse Brewing.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you find yourself with any beer in kegs you can\u2019t move when your final day arrives, please reach out, we\u2019d love to purchase some and serve it here in Langley,\u201d reads a comment on Facebook from the Barley Merchant.<\/p>\n \u2014This story originally appeared on Vancouver Is Awesome<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n